"Ushiku Daibutsu" is a giant bronze statue of the Great Buddha in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a place where popularity is gradually emerging among sightseeing spots in Ibaraki prefecture. Ushiku Daibutsu's biggest charm is its scale size as well. Ushiku Daibutsu whose total height is 120 meters is also registered as Guinness Book "Bronze made statue of the world's … [Read more...] about Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
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Cave cafe, Okinawa
Speaking of Okinawa's sightseeing spots, the blue and clear sea attracts attention, but surprisingly there are many places of interest in Okinawa about "caves". Especially, "Gyokusen-do Stalactite Cave" which is one of Japan's largest scale stalactite cave is known as the main spot for sightseeing in Okinawa. However, it is surprisingly unknown that part of the cave linked to … [Read more...] about Cave cafe, Okinawa
Kaiyodo Figure Museum, Shiga
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
Yuki no Bijutsukan (Snow Crystal Museum)
"Yuki no Bijutsukan" (Snow Crystal Museum) located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido is a museum which has the theme of beauty and mystery of snow. It is beauty that you can feel real snow and ice even in the summer, and it will be picturesque with everything you look. In Hokkaido Asahikawa where much snow falls, museums with snow-themed attracting attention. For those who are … [Read more...] about Yuki no Bijutsukan (Snow Crystal Museum)
Gaikaku Housuiro(Underground Discharge Channel), Saitama
Huge underground holy shrine in Kasukabe city, Saitama prefecture "Gaikaku Housuiro" (Underground Discharge Channel). This Metropolitan Underground Discharge Channel is a disaster prevention facility that dispatches water to protect the metropolitan area from flood damage, not a tourist facility. Therefore, until now only some weekdays were open to the public in general. … [Read more...] about Gaikaku Housuiro(Underground Discharge Channel), Saitama
Nigiri-Sushi lesson, Tokyo
"Sushi" representative of Japanese food popular all over the world now. Adults and children are crazy about their taste. You can eat sushi any time from authentic store made by craftsmen to conveyor-belt sushi, but at home "nigiri-sushi" ( hand-rolled sushi) is not few opportunities to make? In "Tokyo sushi academy", you can experience sushi making and enjoying. Moreover, it … [Read more...] about Nigiri-Sushi lesson, Tokyo
Kouri Ohashi Bridge, Okinawa
There is Kouri Island in the northern part of Okinawa Prefecture, which took about an hour and a half from Naha by car. It is a perfect island to drive along with the Churaumi Aquarium so you can cross over the bridge from Okinawa main island and go by day trip from Naha. Although it is Kouri Island tied with the main island by a bridge, the blue sea with its transparent … [Read more...] about Kouri Ohashi Bridge, Okinawa
Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Wild Snow Monkey Park), Nagano
"Jigokudani Yaen-Koen" (Wild Snow Monkey Park) in the Yokoyu-gawa River valley originated from Shiga-kogen Plateau is located at the back of "Jigokudani-Onsen Hot Spring Town", that is 850 meters in altitude, with over 1 meter of snow in winter, lowest temperature of -10 degrees. Although it is partitioned as a facility, there is no fence, and the Japanese Maca is free to enter … [Read more...] about Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Wild Snow Monkey Park), Nagano
Gotoku-ji Temple, Tokyo
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
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