As an auspicious ornament that brings luck charm and business prosperity, a "Maneki-Neko" (lucky cat) that has been popular with Japanese people since long ago. The popularity from foreigners is also increasing as the appearance of cats bringing luck with one hand raised is unique and lovable. It is said that the birthplace of such "Maneki-Neko" is the Gotoku Temple in … [Read more...] about Gotoku-ji Temple, Tokyo
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Edo Wonderland (Nikko Edo Mura), Tochigi
“Edo Wonderland” (Nikko Edo Mura) is a history theme park in Nikko city, Tochigi prefecture. There is a barrier at the entrance, going through the barrier and proceeding through the city, the world of Edo spreads there. If you play in Nikko Edo village all day, you should be able to join the Edo people. Let's go to the Edo period in a place that can be accessed in a little over … [Read more...] about Edo Wonderland (Nikko Edo Mura), Tochigi
Tokyo Skytree Tower, Tokyo
It is the Tokyo Sky Tree in Asakusa that has become a representative tourist attraction of Tokyo. It is the highest radio wave tower in the world, rising to the Asakusa area full of downtown atmosphere, 634 meters in height. Since opening in 2012, it is crowded with a lot of tourists. Around the Sky Tree, "Tokyo Sky Tree Town" spreads around, including various facilities such … [Read more...] about Tokyo Skytree Tower, Tokyo
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
Maishima Sludge Center, Osaka
Universal Studios Japan, a popular tourist spot in Osaka. There are a lot of tourists visiting the so-called USJ for a long time, but there are a quirky fairytalchic building group that is quirky near that USJ. It can be seen from the Hanshin Expressway Coastline and the Floating Garden Observation Deck of the Umeda Sky Building, and everyone who saw it for the first time … [Read more...] about Maishima Sludge Center, Osaka
Robot Restaurant, Tokyo
"Robot Restaurant" in Tokyo Shinjuku is a restaurant where you can enjoy entertainment shows such as huge robot dance. A lot of foreign tourists pack up here in the Shinjuku Robot Restaurant, and luxurious gorgeous night shows are spreading every evening. In 2012, the Robot Restaurant of sightseeing which opened in a corner of Shinjuku Kabuki-cho as a funny thing. In Japan in … [Read more...] about Robot Restaurant, Tokyo
Taishizan Seidaiji Temple, Fukui
The site area of Taishizan Seidaiji Temple with Echizen Great Buddha is 22 hectares. Great Buddha, Great Buddha hall, five-storied pagoda, Japanese garden and so on are located in extensive site. Although it may be thought that there is history in that it is this big temple, actually it is 1987 and it is quite recently completed. Moreover, it was considerably late in 2002 … [Read more...] about Taishizan Seidaiji Temple, Fukui
Ishiwari Zakura (Rock Splitting Cherry Tree), Iwate
"Ishiwari Zakura" (Rock Splitting Cherry Tree) is located in the Morioka District Court on the main street, which can be said to be the government office of Morioka City. As its name suggests, it is a rare cherry blossoms that big trees with roots about 4.3 meters around and 11 meters high expands skillfully from the cracks of large flower lava rocks of 21 meters around and 1.7 … [Read more...] about Ishiwari Zakura (Rock Splitting Cherry Tree), Iwate
Nara Koen Park, Nara
Nara Koen Park boasts an extensive site of 4 kilometers in the east and west, 2 kilometers in the north and south and 660 hectares in which the venerable shrines such as "Todaiji" and "Kasuga Taisha" are built. There are rich greeneries in the surroundings, and 1100 deer inhabits the park. It is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. Recently, … [Read more...] about Nara Koen Park, Nara
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture which is also one of Japan's best sightseeing provinces. The popular place that always monopolizes the top ranking of sightseeing spots in Okinawa is this "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium". It is also the most popular aquarium in Japan with more than 3 million visitors per year. "Churaumi" means Okinawa's dialect "Pure and beautiful sea". It is located in the … [Read more...] about Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa