"The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan) is located in the center of Osaka, just 2 subway stations from Umeda. Located at the edge of Tenjinbashisuji shopping street, the … [Read More...] about The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
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Motonosumi-Inari shrine, Yamaguchi
"Motonosumi-Inari Shrine" is located in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The 123 Torii Gates lined by the sea have a great view and reputation. The Motonosumi-Inari Shrine is visited not only by Japanese people but also by many foreigners. The beautiful sea … [Read More...] about Motonosumi-Inari shrine, Yamaguchi
Lake Goshikinuma, Fukushima
"Lake Goshikinuma" at Bandai Plateau in Fukushima Prefecture is a scenic spot where there are about 30 large and small lakes. The water surface of the lake group changes into various colors depending on the season and weather, and it is a mysterious … [Read More...] about Lake Goshikinuma, Fukushima
Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Pilgrimage Pathway of the River It crosses many rugged passes and walks silently along the mountain road where massed trees grow. If you are a Japanese, there are many people who hold such images in pilgrimage to Kumano. But Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes have … [Read More...] about Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Shogawa Kanko-sai (Shogawa Tourist Festival), Toyama
In Tonami and Nanto regions, there is a custom called “Yasundoko” (to get some rest), meaning to take a rest when rice planting is finished in early June. Along with this period, various fields such as rice field festivals are being held to request huge … [Read More...] about Shogawa Kanko-sai (Shogawa Tourist Festival), Toyama
Seihakusai Festival, Ishikawa
An important festival for local people, firmly rooted in Nanao City "Seihakusai Festival" is a festival of "Ojinushijinja" (also known as Sannojinja) in Fuchu-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally, this festival was held in April in the lunar … [Read More...] about Seihakusai Festival, Ishikawa
Odawara-jo Castle, Kanagawa
Historical sites, museums, zoos, amusement parks, libraries, local culture centers The Shinkansen also stops at Odawara and the transportation from Tokyo is good. There are also places close to hot spring areas such as Hakone, Atami, Yugawara, Izu, and many … [Read More...] about Odawara-jo Castle, Kanagawa
Yakata-bune (House Boat), Tokyo
Tokyo is now popular for sightseeing with houseboats. There are various tourist destinations in the city, but there is a lack of night sightseeing. Among them, Japanese traditional and cultural, Japanese food, and houseboats where nature can be enjoyed all at … [Read More...] about Yakata-bune (House Boat), Tokyo
Naritasan Park, Chiba
A 165,000-square-meter large garden using the hills behind Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Naritasan Park is a large garden of 165,000 square meters using the hilly land behind the Main Hall of Shinsho-ji Temple completed in 1928. Naritasan Calligraphy Art Museum … [Read More...] about Naritasan Park, Chiba
Goryokaku Fort, Hokkaido
Goryokaku is famous for sightseeing in Hakodate. Goryokaku Park, in which the characteristic castle of the star-shaped pentagon is open to the public, is a more enjoyable spot to know the history of the late Edo period. In the Goryokaku, there is an … [Read More...] about Goryokaku Fort, Hokkaido