Like Underground Shrine! "Oya History Museum" is a hot topic. The former underground mine site of “Oya Stone” is now attracting attention as a tourist spot in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. The hall is cool even in midsummer. Oyaishi is a stone produced in the Oya-machi area of Utsunomiya. It is called green tuff and has been widely used as a building material because it is … [Read more...] about Oya History Museum, Tochigi
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Nara Koen Park, Nara
Kyoto is a classic sightseeing place where you can experience the ancient culture of Japan, but Nara has not lost. Nara has a lot of history that has been handed down for over 1000 years. Recently, not only Japanese but many foreigners have visited to experience the Japanese culture and history. Among foreigners visiting Japan, 1.6 million foreigners visit Nara every … [Read more...] about Nara Koen Park, Nara
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
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa
The biggest attraction of Okinawa is the beautiful sea that surrounds the island. It's fun to actually swim in the blue shining sea and play on the beach, but how about exploring the beautiful sea of Okinawa? The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located in the Ocean Expo Park, one of the most popular spots in Okinawa Prefecture, with over 3 million visitors every year. In recent … [Read more...] about Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa
Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido
Shikaribetsu Lake “Kotane”, a popular tourist destination in Hokkaido, is a village that exists only in winter on Shikaribetsu Lake. Lake Shibetsu “Kotan” is a phantom village where you can enjoy “because of the cold winter in Hokkaido”. Would you like to enjoy the world of silver, superb views, and hot springs as far as you can see? Introducing the light, hot springs and ice … [Read more...] about Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido
Owlcafe in Akihabara (Akiba Fukurou), Tokyo
Among the animal cafés that allow you to interact with animals, the owl cafe that you can spend with owls has been increasing in popularity recently. This time, we will introduce the popular owl cafe in Akihabara. 2 minutes on foot from JR Akihabara Station Central Gate. The 1st floor of the white building is the owl cafe, “Akiba Owl”. Surrounded by white curtains and … [Read more...] about Owlcafe in Akihabara (Akiba Fukurou), Tokyo
TOEI Kyoto Studio Park (Uzumasa Eigamura), Kyoto
"TOEI Kyoto Studio Park" was born in 1975 as a theme park where you can experience the world of historical drama through open sets, events, attractions and film tours. If you are going to Kyoto, you will want to visit "TOEI Kyoto Studio Park". The various events and attractions that take place in the reconstructed Edo townscape can be enjoyed without any reason, regardless of … [Read more...] about TOEI Kyoto Studio Park (Uzumasa Eigamura), Kyoto
Kuchu Teien Observatory, Osaka
“Umeda Sky Building” is close to Japan Railway Osaka Station and has been featured in travel magazines around the world and is now a very popular spot for foreign tourists. The “Kuchu Teien Observatory” (Aerial Garden Observatory) where you can enjoy the beautiful exterior and open-air view without roofs and windows attracts attention, but in fact it is packed with hidden … [Read more...] about Kuchu Teien Observatory, Osaka
Okoshiki Seashore (Okoshiki Kaigan), Kumamoto
About 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto city center. The coastal area of Ariake Sea in Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture has many attractions and is a popular driving spot. It has become a hot topic on SNS, and an increasing number of people enjoy shooting with smartphones and cameras. The "Okoshiki Kaigan" (Okoshiki Seashore) coast, known as a scenic spot for tidal flats, is … [Read more...] about Okoshiki Seashore (Okoshiki Kaigan), Kumamoto
Nakashibetsu Natsu Matsuri (Nakashibetsu Summer Festival), Hokkaido
In Japan, paper lanterns have been used for festivals, ceremonies, etc. for a long time. Originally paper lantern was a special one that can only be used by people of the upper class such as aristocrats and samurai, but since the middle of the Edo era it has become a popular lighting fixture for the general public as well. A paper lantern which can be said as a representative … [Read more...] about Nakashibetsu Natsu Matsuri (Nakashibetsu Summer Festival), Hokkaido