Building No. 1 is based on the concept of creating and transmitting Yokohama culture. Building 2 has about 50 shops, restaurants and cafes. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, one of the spots to visit in Yokohama sightseeing. A retro atmosphere using historic buildings used as warehouses and a landscape close to the port of Yokohama is very popular as a tourist destination … [Read more...] about Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Kanagawa
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Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
A place you can enjoy autumn foliage and Karesansui “Manshuin Temple” is a famous tourist spot of autumn leaves in Kyoto. The garden of the scenic spot is filled with bright colors as the autumn approaches. The official name is "Manshuin Monzeki". The area around Manshuin Temple, a little away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto city, is surrounded by a very relaxed and quiet … [Read more...] about Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
Koka-ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki (Koka Ninja House), Shiga
The only existing Ninja House in Japan "Koka-ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki" (Koka Ninja House) is a residence of the Koka Ninja located in Konan-cho, Shiga Prefecture. This is the only existing ninja mansion in Japan, once here Mr. Mochizuki, the leader of ninja of Koga school, lived here. Currently you can visit the inside of the residence freely with the guide. In the mansion, the … [Read more...] about Koka-ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki (Koka Ninja House), Shiga
Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Eelegance and energeticness The Gion Festival is held every year for one month from July 1 to 31. "Kon kon chikitin konchikichin, konchikichin". With the sound of "Gion Bayashi" (Gion Festival Music), Kyoto in July is full of Gion Festival. Gion Festival is a festival with a very long history that has been held for more than a thousand years. From July 1st (Kippuiri) to 31st … [Read more...] about Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
See the history, wisdom and culture of Shirakawa Village In Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, there is a village where gassho-zukuri style houses (a Japanese architectural style with a distinct steep roof), which are registered as a World Heritage Site, gather. The history, tradition of towns, buildings, and natural scenery that you can see in Japanese history textbooks are … [Read more...] about Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Historic temples designated as national treasures and important cultural properties “Tofukuji Temple” is known as the best spot for autumn leaves in the Kansai region as well as Kyoto. Especially during the fall foliage season, it is popular with tourists. The appeal of Tofukuji Temple is not only autumn leaves. “Tofukuji Temple” was founded by Michiie KUJO, who was the … [Read more...] about Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Otaru Kihinkan (Guest House), Hokkaido
A northern art mansion Otaru City in Hokkaido is a popular tourist spot in Hokkaido, located close to Sapporo. Otaru has many historical buildings such as "Otaru Kihinkan" (Guest House) and "Taisho Glass Museum". You can also enjoy cruising on the Otaru Canal and enjoy the night view of Otaru. It is also attractive that there are many markets such as Otaru Sankaku Market … [Read more...] about Otaru Kihinkan (Guest House), Hokkaido
Arashiyama Floating Lantern, Kyoto
Bonfire and lanterns are set on "Osawa no Ike pond" Nearly 57 million tourists visit Kyoto annually, but Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama / Sagano are competing for the top spot. So Arashiyama and Sagano are some of the most popular tourist spots in Kyoto and nationwide. The typical scene of Arashiyama is Togetsukyo Bridge, but when viewed from the downstream side, the … [Read more...] about Arashiyama Floating Lantern, Kyoto
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Gorgeous and precise art work Speaking of Nikko in Tochigi, "Nikko Toshogu" comes to mind first. In fact, there are other historical shrines and temples such as Nikko Futarasan Shrine and Nikko Sanrinnoji Temple. Together, these three were registered as World Heritage Sites in 1999. Nikko Toshogu Shrine was built in 1636 by Iemitsu TOKUGAWA, 3rd Tokugawa Shogun, to worship … [Read more...] about Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Fukuno Yotaka Festival, Toyama
Very Intensive Festival The “Fukuno Yotaka Festival” is a festival held in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture from May 1st to 2nd every year. Nanto City Fukuno is located in the southeastern part of Toyama Prefecture, about 20 km south of Takaoka City, and has a population of about 14,000. The Fukuno Yotaka Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Toyama Prefecture, which has a … [Read more...] about Fukuno Yotaka Festival, Toyama