"Dorokyo" (Doro Gorge) is a valley upstream of the Kitayama River that spans the three prefectures of the Kii Peninsula. In Gakkyo, the water jet promoting boat that can only be enjoyed here is … [Read More...] about Dorokyo (Doro Gorge), Nara
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Matsushima, Miyagi
The contrast of the blue of the sea and the green of the island are beautiful "Matsushima" in Miyagi prefecture, which is counted as one of Japan's three scenic spots. It is famous as a scenic spot representing the Tohoku region, such as being poetically … [Read More...] about Matsushima, Miyagi
Umi No Bon Festival, Miyagi
Summer festival, while cherishing the tradition of “Sacred Place Matsushima” Matsushima has long been known for its beauty since ancient times in Heian, and is now designated as a National Scenic Spot and Prefectural Natural Park. Many visitors to the area … [Read More...] about Umi No Bon Festival, Miyagi
Observation Deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station, is an important place for Tokyo administration. People tend to think that it is a place where only businessmen are involved, but in fact it is also secretly popular as a … [Read More...] about Observation Deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Tokyo
Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Jingu Shrine is the largest and most prestigious shrine in Hokkaido. Of course, many people come to worship at the wedding, "Shichigosan" (a festival day for children of three, five and seven years of age), etc. as well as Hatsumode, and it is a … [Read More...] about Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, Hokkaido
Okinawa theme park RyukyuMura, Okinawa
A theme park where you can experience Okinawa's traditional atmosphere and traditional culture "RyukyuMura" is located in Onna village of Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, and is a tourist facility that you can know deeply about various things in Okinawa. … [Read More...] about Okinawa theme park RyukyuMura, Okinawa
Shirotori Teien Garden, Aichi
Shirotori Garden is a Japanese garden with an area of about 3.7 hectares and is the largest in the city, located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya City. On the other side of the Horikawa River, which flows to the east of the garden, is the legendary "Shirotori tomb" with … [Read More...] about Shirotori Teien Garden, Aichi
Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a shrine located in Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Kameido Tenjin Shrine, also known as "Kameido Tenmangu" or "Tenjin-sama of Kameido". "Tenjin-sama" is Sugawara Michizane who was revered as "Tenman Ohkami" after his death. At this shrine, … [Read More...] about Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo
Currency Museum, Tokyo
What is the “Currency Museum” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo? We introduce the information about the visit of the "Currency Museum". Currency Museum was established in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Bank of Japan and opened in November 1985. Japanese … [Read More...] about Currency Museum, Tokyo
Munakata Taisha Shrine, Fukuoka
Munakata, located in the northern part of Kyushu, has been an area where many exchanges have been linked since ancient times as the gateway between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. The shrine “Munakata Taisha”, which is positioned as the center of the shrine, … [Read More...] about Munakata Taisha Shrine, Fukuoka