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 … [Read More...] about Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido
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The former Heijo-kyu Palace site, Nara
Registered as a World Heritage Site as a “Cultural Property of Ancient Nara” Former Heijo-kyu Palace site is a special historic site which was the center of Heijo-kyo which was transferred from Fujiwara-kyo in 710. It was the center of politics and culture … [Read More...] about The former Heijo-kyu Palace site, Nara
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 … [Read More...] about Gaikaku Housuiro(Underground Discharge Channel), Saitama
Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto
In the past, Samurai was said to have danced with a sword and a fan for spiritual unity and inspiration before the battle. The Samurai Kembu Theater opened in 2014 to promote the sword dance experience for foreigners that began in the local Otsu City, where … [Read More...] about Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto
Shirogane Aoiike (the blue pond of Shirogane), Hokkaido
The blue pond of Shirogane in Biei-cho, Hokkaido is a famous tourist attraction around Asahikawa alongside Lavender in Furano and Asahiyama Zoo. Adopted as an iPhone wallpaper, it is well known and popular all over the world, and congestion and traffic jams … [Read More...] about Shirogane Aoiike (the blue pond of Shirogane), Hokkaido
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, Kanagawa
"Hakone Kowakien Yunessun" is a complex hot spring facility located in Ninotaira, Hakone, where you can enjoy a swimming pool and an unusual bath. By wearing swimsuit, men and women can enjoy together. So it is also recommended as a couple's date … [Read More...] about Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, Kanagawa
Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
"Shoro Nagashi Festival" (Spirit Boat Procession) which is the typical summer of Nagasaki Prefecture in the third week of August is done to mourn the spirit of the deceased. Generally speaking, "Bon" is said to be the period to welcome and hold a religious … [Read More...] about Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
Byodoin-Hoo-Do (Byodoin Phoenix Hall), Kyoto
The world heritage "Byodoin-Hoo-Do" (Phoenix Hall) is located in Uji City, the southern part of Kyoto City. From Japan Railway Kyoto Station to Uji Station, it takes about 20 minutes. From there, you can reach Byodo-in Temple in about 8 minutes on foot. It can … [Read More...] about Byodoin-Hoo-Do (Byodoin Phoenix Hall), Kyoto
Kanda Matsuri Festival, Tokyo
Along with the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka, the Kanda Festival is said to be "one of the three major festivals in Japan". It is held in the Kanda area centered on Kanda Myojin (Kanda Shrine) in Kanda, Chiyoda-ku. It is held seven … [Read More...] about Kanda Matsuri Festival, Tokyo
Mount Misen, Hiroshima
One of the three most scenic spots of Japan Hiroshima Prefecture Aki Miyajima, which is one of the three most scenic spots of Japan, has places of interest other than Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site. On this island, there is "Mount Misen," which is … [Read More...] about Mount Misen, Hiroshima