See the history, wisdom and culture of Shirakawa Village In Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, there is a village where gassho-zukuri style houses (a Japanese architectural style with a distinct steep … [Read More...] about Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
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The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
"The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan) is located in the center of Osaka, just 2 subway stations from Umeda. Located at the edge of Tenjinbashisuji shopping street, the longest in Japan. If you get tired of the city or are wondering … [Read More...] about The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
The stunning "Saga Festival picture scroll" painted in the Edo period is exhibited at Seiryoji Temple Saga Matsuri Festival is a long history festival. The three festivals of Kyoto's representative “Aoi Festival”, “Gion Festival”, and “Jidai Matsuri Festival” … [Read More...] about Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Miho no Matsubara (Mt. Fuji from the pinery of Miho), Shizuoka
"Miho no Matsubara" (Mt. Fuji from the piney of Miho) is one of the three major Matsubaras in Japan, along with "Kehi no Matsubara" in Shiga City, Fukui Prefecture and "Niji no Matsubara" in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. It is also selected as "Japan's 100 … [Read More...] about Miho no Matsubara (Mt. Fuji from the pinery of Miho), Shizuoka
Nagatoro River Boating, Saitama
Nagatoromachi, located in Chichibu-gun, northwestern Saitama Prefecture, is a valley town surrounded by mountains. Around the town are Mt. Fudo, Mt. Jinmi and Mt. Hodo. Arakawa flows through the center of the town. "Nagatoro River Boating" is a popular tourist … [Read More...] about Nagatoro River Boating, Saitama
Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, Mie
Pilgrimage to Kumano was popular among the nobles of the Heian period. In the Edo period, it was well known to the general public as “pilgrimage to Kumano of ant”. This Kumano sanctuary was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, and has a sister … [Read More...] about Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, Mie
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM, Osaka
It has been 60 years since Nissin Foods launched the world's first instant noodle “chicken ramen”. In the birthplace of Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, there is a hands-on food education museum “Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda” (former name: Ando Momofuku Memorial … [Read More...] about CUPNOODLES MUSEUM, Osaka
Sorakuen Garden, Hyogo
It's fun to feel a new era and reflect on the history. "Sorakuen Garden" is a garden located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. There are "Chisen Kaiyushiki Japanese Teien Garden", mansions used in the Meiji era, "Ijinkan" (former foreign residences), and … [Read More...] about Sorakuen Garden, Hyogo
Otaru Kihinkan (Guest House), Hokkaido
A northern art mansion Otaru City in Hokkaido is a popular tourist spot in Hokkaido, located close to Sapporo. Otaru has many historical buildings such as "Otaru Kihinkan" (Guest House) and "Taisho Glass Museum". You can also enjoy cruising on the Otaru Canal … [Read More...] about Otaru Kihinkan (Guest House), Hokkaido
Tsurunoyu Onsen (Hot Spring), Akita
Tiredness and stress on everyday life will melt in hot water In Akita Prefecture, there are many diverse secret hot springs that you would like to visit once, including “Nyuto Onsen Hot Spring Area” a famous nationwide secret hot spring. It may be a bit tough … [Read More...] about Tsurunoyu Onsen (Hot Spring), Akita