Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture is located in the north part of Shiga Prefecture, a little north of Hikone city famous for having Hikone Castle. In the surroundings of JR Nagahama station, unique shops such as restaurants and glass shops are dotted in the old good streets living in the Edo period such as town houses and the built in godown style. "Kurokabe Square" (Black Wall … [Read more...] about Kaiyodo Figure Museum, Shiga
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Fukagawa Edo Museum, Tokyo
Kiyosumi Shirakawa is a city in Koto-ku, Tokyo where you can feel the history of the city. There are many residential areas and temples, leaving behind the image of the good old days. In recent years, young people have begun to open their own shops, creating a unique atmosphere with old book stores. There are also many must-see galleries for contemporary art lovers. In … [Read more...] about Fukagawa Edo Museum, Tokyo
Echizen Ono Castle (Castle in the sky), Fukui
In Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, which is a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, Echizen Ono Castle, located in the center of it, is famous for its fantastic scenery as a castle in the sky. About such Echizen Ono Castle, we will introduce basic information, access methods, and sightseeing attractions. This castle is Hirayama-jiro castles (those built on a hill in a plain) … [Read more...] about Echizen Ono Castle (Castle in the sky), Fukui
Takayama Matsuri (Takayama Festival), Gifu
In the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, the Hikiyama-matsuri Festival (Float Festival) is held, just like the “Gion Festival” in Kyoto. That is the Takayama Festival, and along with Gion and Chichibu, the gorgeous float festival, one of the three great festivals, is spectacular. In addition to this “Three Great Float Festivals”, there are many festivals around Japan where many … [Read more...] about Takayama Matsuri (Takayama Festival), Gifu
Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum (Edo-Tokyo Tatemono En), Tokyo
"Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum" is an open-air museum in Koganei Park, Koganei City, Tokyo. Thirty historic buildings from the Edo period to the early Showa era are on display. It's no wonder that there are many reviews that are more interesting than you might expect, with reality-filled exhibits being a popular tourist attraction. Photo can be taken in most buildings … [Read more...] about Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum (Edo-Tokyo Tatemono En), Tokyo
Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Kyoto
"Ninen-zaka Slope" (Also called Ninei-zaka Slope) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto is part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and is a gentle cobblestone slope following "Sannen-zaka Slope" (Also called Sannei-zaka Slope). On both sides of the road, there are many Kyoto-like shops, making it a popular shopping spot as well as the Shinkyogoku area. Because it is an elegant road, … [Read more...] about Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Kyoto
EBISUYA Rickshaw Asakusa, Tokyo
There are several places to ride a rickshaw in the Japanese tourist spot called ancient capital. Of course it is impossible to run in the way to interfere with the driving of the car, but sightseeing with a ride that is neither a car nor a bicycle should be unforgettable memories. The way of sightseeing varies from person to person. Some people enjoy sightseeing spots by bus … [Read more...] about EBISUYA Rickshaw Asakusa, Tokyo
Gokayama (Historic Village), Toyama
"Gokayama" (Historic Village), a village with thatched roofs in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture. Together, the “Ainokura” and “Suganuma” villages are called “Gokayama Gassho-zukuri Style” (a house built of wooden beams combined to form a steep thatched roof that resembles two hands together). A unique culture has developed in Gokayama to withstand harsh nature under the … [Read more...] about Gokayama (Historic Village), Toyama
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area, Okayama
Kurashiki City is located in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture. It has flourished as a port city with a long history of water transportation. Merchants who have fallen out of control of the Tokugawa Shogunate and have become self-governed and become wealthy will set up a luxurious warehouse on the banks of the Kurashiki River. That is the photogenic spot “Kurashiki Bikan … [Read more...] about Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area, Okayama
Kagura Monzen Touji Mura (The Town of Hot Spring Cure), Hiroshima
"Kagura Monzen Touji Mura" (The Town of Hot Spring Cure) in Hiroshima prefecture is a popular spot where you can enjoy radon hot springs and kagura. Because it is possible to stay, it is a perfect tourist spot for sightseeing. This time, we will introduce recommended tourist information and access information at "Kagura Monzen Touji Mura". The most attractive point of "Kagura … [Read more...] about Kagura Monzen Touji Mura (The Town of Hot Spring Cure), Hiroshima