Otaru, a historic port town located next to Sapporo. The atmosphere of the city is full of tourists at any time of the year. "Otaru Yukiakari no Michi" (Otaru Snow Light Path) (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi) is held every year in Otaru and the 21st event in 2019. Today, it is a popular event that 500,000 people visit every year despite the 10-day event. Speaking of winter Hokkaido, … [Read more...] about Otaru Yukiakari no Michi (Otaru Snow Light Path), Hokkaido
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Engakuji Temple, Kanagawa
"Engakuji Temple" is the most popular spot in Kamakura now. It is a hidden spot in Yamanouchi, which is the countryside of Kamakura. Many people don't visit the Engakuji Temple, as it is not well known. This temple is the Kamakura Engakuji school, a historical temple built by Zuyuan WUXUE (Sogen MUGAKU in Japanese) and Tokimune HOJO. It is worshiped as the second rank of … [Read more...] about Engakuji Temple, Kanagawa
Yakushiji Temple, Nara
"Yakushiji Temple" registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the "Cultural assets of the ancient capital Nara". It is a large temple that received the protection of the Imperial Court along with Todaiji Temple and Horyuji Temple as one of the "Nanto Seven Great Temples" during the Nara period. The principal "Yakushi Sanzonzo" (three statues that compose the Yakushi Triad) … [Read more...] about Yakushiji Temple, Nara
Oirase Keiryu (Mountain Stream in Oirase), Aomori
Located in Aomori Prefecture, "Oirase Keiryu" (Mountain Stream in Oirase) is a natural tourist spot accessible from Hachinohe Station or Aomori Station with a single bus. "Oirase Keiryu" is a mountain stream with a length of about 14 kilometers from Nenokuchi of Lake Towada to Yakeyama, and is protected with the designation of the country as a special scenic spot and natural … [Read more...] about Oirase Keiryu (Mountain Stream in Oirase), Aomori
Aogashima Island, Tokyo
"Aogashima Island" is a manned island belonging to the Izu Islands of Tokyo, and is called "unexplored" because of its difficult access. It is a wonderful island where you can see the nature unique to volcanic islands and the finest starry sky. It's difficult to access, but once you step in, you'll definitely be enchanted by the hidden areas of Aogashima Island. Aogashima … [Read more...] about Aogashima Island, Tokyo
Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Sennyu-ji Temple, located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, was built in 856 as the head temple of Shingen-shu Sennyu-ji school. Since the Edo period, successive emperors from Emperor Gomizunoo to Emperor Komei in the late Bakumatsu are buried in the tomb of the temple grounds. And, until the Japanese Constitution came into force, it was bodai-ji of imperial family. It is also called … [Read more...] about Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Blue Grotto of Okinawa
"Blue Grotto of Okinawa" is a cave created by nature about 30 meters in length at Cape Maeda in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture. It is called "Blue Grotto" because the sunlight enters from the entrance of the cave and the light reflected on the sea floor makes the surface of the water glow like a blue light. It has been featured on television and magazines, and it is now one … [Read more...] about Blue Grotto of Okinawa
Nezu Jinja Shrine, Tokyo
"Yanesen" area popular as downtown area in Tokyo. Among them, "Nezu Jinja Shrine" is a popular spot. There are innumerable torii gates like the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, which is famous for thousands of torii gates, and it is tempting to take photographs. About 3,000 azaleas are planted, and in the azalea season, you can enjoy beautiful scenery with colorful … [Read more...] about Nezu Jinja Shrine, Tokyo
Himeji Central Park, Hyogo
“Himeji Central Park”, which is nicknamed "Himecen" by locals, is a tourist destination representing Himeji. It is a theme park where you can enjoy a safari park-type zoo, an amusement park, a swimming pool in summer and ice skating in winter. In the park with such a lot of sights, it is photogenic everywhere. After leaving the safari gate, it is the world of animals. … [Read more...] about Himeji Central Park, Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Spring Town), Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen is a heartwarming town with a hot spring atmosphere. A nostalgic townscape has long spread here in the spa town. Such a tasteful Kinosaki Onsen is actually a popular tourist area full of attractions. Of course, there are many full of tourist attractions, such as the famous resort hot spring, marine resorts, parks, temples and shrines, art museums, workshops and … [Read more...] about Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Spring Town), Hyogo