The National Museum of Western Art is located in a convenient location, 1 minute walk from the park entrance of Ueno station in Tokyo. This is the facility for the storage and exhibition of the "Matsukata Collection" boasted by the National Museum of Western Art. In the front yard there is also a sculpture of Rodin. The building of the main building was designed by French … [Read more...] about The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Kamui Misaki (Cape Kamui), Hokkaido
Shakotan Peninsula registered in Hokkaido heritage. The beautiful Shakotan ocean called "Shakotan Blue" is included in Niseko Shakotan Otaru Quasi-National Park and is designated as marine park only in Hokkaido. National Route 229 which runs along the shoreline of Shakotan Peninsula is a truly spectacular road where the navy blue sea and cliffs and rocks are attractive. There … [Read more...] about Kamui Misaki (Cape Kamui), Hokkaido
Kobe Concerto (Restaurant Cruise Ship), Hyogo
Speaking of Kansai region's representative port town, it is "Kobe". In the night view of Kobe Harborland in Kobe Port, the light of "Mosaic Ferris wheel" and "Kobe Port Tower" is gorgeously directing the night view of Kobe Port. "Concerto" from such Kobe port is a cruise ship which can cruises round trip to Akashi-Kaikyo Ohashi Bridge. The cruise plan of Concerto includes a … [Read more...] about Kobe Concerto (Restaurant Cruise Ship), Hyogo
Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park, Okinawa
"Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park" located in Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa, where there are plenty of places of great nature setting, was established as part of the state-owned Okinawa Memorial Park in commemoration of the "Okinawa International Maritime Exposition" held in 1975. Although the place is far away, Shuri-jo castle park and others are … [Read more...] about Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park, Okinawa
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
Kobe Nunobiki Harb Gardens, Hyogo
Why do not you go to "Kobe Nunobiki Harb Gardens" if you come to Hyogo. This is located on the mountain where you use the ropeway and a vast herb garden is a beautiful place throughout the four seasons. At the restaurant inside the park, buffet using herbs is provided. It is a very popular spot that can be enjoyed even by family members and friends. "Kobe Nunobiki Harb … [Read more...] about Kobe Nunobiki Harb Gardens, Hyogo
Dogo Onsen Honkan (Hot Spring), Ehime
"Dogo-onsen Hot Spring" of Matsuyama-shi, Ehime Prefecture, also said to appear in "Nihonshoki" (Chronicles of Japan), also known as Japan's oldest hot spring. Together with its rich townscapes, as well as new attempts such as the holding of art events, it has become one of the most popular nationwide. You can reach Dogo Onsen Station in about 12 minutes by tram from the … [Read more...] about Dogo Onsen Honkan (Hot Spring), Ehime
Gujo Odori Dance Festival, Gifu
"Gujo Odori Dance" is a traditional "Bon Odori" dancing around turret, which is held in Yahata Town, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. The Gujo Odori Dance Festival is a long Bon dance in Japan that is danced for 31 nights. The venue changes every night, and it is supposed to go around the city over the summer. Festivals are held in and around the town. The opening hours of the Gujo … [Read more...] about Gujo Odori Dance Festival, Gifu
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Kyoto
There is a popular spot for foreign tourists in Arashiyama which is one of the best tourist destinations in Kyoto. It is "Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama". Here, we can see the wild Japanese macaques in close proximity, and also because we can give food, it is crowded every day. And it is also a topic to say that the way to give that food is a little different. Togetsu-kyo … [Read more...] about Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Kyoto
Hiroshima Museum of Art, Hiroshima
The Hiroshima Museum of Art opened in 1964. It seems that Hiroshima Bank, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the same year, was founded as a memorial project of history that they walked with the region. In 1945, Hiroshima turned into a scorched earth in an instant by the atomic bomb dropping. For the past 30 years, Hiroshima has overcome the war and has been on the path … [Read more...] about Hiroshima Museum of Art, Hiroshima