Arashiyama is the representative tourist destination in Kyoto. "Arashiyama", which is commonly referred to at the present time, is a general term for tourism areas centered on Togetsu-kyo Bridge. Speaking of strict geographical names, the south coast of Togetsu-kyo Bridge is Arashiyama area and the north shore is Saga area. Since the Heian period, Arashiyama has become a villa … [Read more...] about Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Heritage
Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
If you visit the Chubu district, you really want to go to Inuyama Castle, the oldest wooden castle tower in Japan. Also, in the castle town around the castle, the taste of the Edo period remains and attracts visitors. Inuyama Castle is one of five national treasure castles nationwide and is popular as Aichi's popular tourist destination. On the banks of the river, Inuyama … [Read more...] about Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
Teradaya, Kyoto
"Teradaya" in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, is an inn for ship passengers that continues from the Edo period. This place is also known as the place where Ryoma SAKAMOTO (Japanese prominent figure in the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate) became the stage of the "Sakamoto Ryoma attack" incidents by officials of the Fushimi magistrate office. Existing buildings were … [Read more...] about Teradaya, Kyoto
Matsushima, Miyagi
"Matsushima" in Miyagi prefecture, which is counted as one of Japan's three scenic spots. It is famous as a scenic spot representing the Tohoku region such as being poetically written as a waka poet from old times and painted as a motif of paintings. The scenery of archipelago where the large and small islands float, the contrast of the blue of the sea and the green of the … [Read more...] about Matsushima, Miyagi
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
The Imperial Palace is the residence where the Emperor lives, in other words, the palace in Japan. The current Imperial Palace is located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and it is a course of jogging and walking for people living in the city as a place full of greenery and water. The place where the current Imperial Palace is located is the place where "Edo castle" was in the Edo … [Read more...] about Imperial Palace, Tokyo
Taushubetsu River Bridge, Hokkaido
"Taushubetsu River Bridge" is a bridge located in Nukabira Lake in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido, and it appears only for a limited season. "Taushubetsu" means Ainu language "a river with birch trees". "Taushubetsu River Bridge" is a concrete arch bridge on the former Japanese National Railway Shihoro Line. It was used from 1939 to 1955. The construction of the dam (Nukabira … [Read more...] about Taushubetsu River Bridge, Hokkaido
Takeda-jo Castle Ruins, Hyogo
Autumn in which red and yellow autumn leaves are beautiful, in the winter when making snow makeup, the spring when the cherry tree planted all around the summit darkens the whole area pink, the green is a bright summer. "Takeda castle ruins" showing various facial expressions with the change of the season are mountain castles where only the stone wall without the castle … [Read more...] about Takeda-jo Castle Ruins, Hyogo
Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefecture Aki Miyajima, which is one of the three most scenic spots of Japan, has places of interest other than Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site. On this island there is "Mount Misen" which is a sanctuary of Miyajima faith which is also called "the space of miracles". "Mount Misen" is a venerable sacred place where Kukai (also known as Kobodaishi) opened. … [Read more...] about Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
In Shifakawa-Go (Shirakawa Village) in Gifu prefecture, there is a settlement of "Gassho-zukuri Style" (a Japanese architectural style with a distinct steep roof) registered also as a World Heritage Site, a town that can feel the history and tradition , Architecture, natural scenery is left. This is a spot that was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site since December … [Read more...] about Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
Kawagoe, known as "Koedo" in Saitama, is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy eating as you stroll through Kurazukuri's rich townscape. You can meet a strange space like time slipping into various eras such as Taisho modern Western style building, old-fashioned "Kashiya-Yokocho" (sweet shop street), hidden home old cafe and so on. Festivals and events for each season are … [Read more...] about Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama