An underground lake boasting aesthetic beauty and world-class transparency "Ryusendo Limestone Cave" in Iwate prefecture is the world's leading underground lake called Dragon Blue. It is counted as one of Japan's three major cave. It has been drawing attention recently as "Lovers' holy land". "Ryusendo Limestone Cave" is located in Iwaizumi-cho, about 2 hours by car from … [Read more...] about Ryusendo Limestone Cave, Iwate
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Takayama inari shrine, Aomori
A thousand torii gates “Takayama Inari Shrine” is a shrine located in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture. It is known as a sacred place that offers benefits such as bumper crop and prosperous business. A mysterious and fantasy world is spreading like the Senbon Torii (a thousand torii) is reminiscent of the Wizard of Oz. The benefits of this shrine are diverse, including … [Read more...] about Takayama inari shrine, Aomori
Nishiki Ichiba Market, Kyoto
Here, you can experience Kyoto's unique food culture Do you know that not only shrines and temples but Kyoto has a famous and historical market called "Nishiki market"? Nishikikoji Street located on the north side of Shijyo Street has Nishiki Ichiba shopping district called "the kitchen in Kyoto". Here you can touch the seasonal ingredients in Kyoto and the unique food culture … [Read more...] about Nishiki Ichiba Market, Kyoto
Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Niihama Drum Festival), Ehime
The fighting festival that has continued since the Heian period "Niihama Taiko Matsuri" (Niihama Drum Festival) in Ehime Prefecture is a festival known as the Three Major Fighting Festival in Japan. It was held for 3 days from October 16th to 18th as an annual event to pray for good harvest in autumn and has gained great popularity. "Niihama Taiko Matsuri" is said to be a "man … [Read more...] about Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Niihama Drum Festival), Ehime
Okama (The crater lake of the Zao Mountain Range), Miyagi
Features emerald green water Zao mountain range spanning Miyagi prefecture and Yamagata prefecture. "Okama" is the caldera lake in Zao-Goshikidake mountain in Miyagi prefecture side among them. Water accumulated at the crater of the volcano and it became a lake. Various minerals are melting, and it changes to the deep blue or emerald green of the lake surface depending on … [Read more...] about Okama (The crater lake of the Zao Mountain Range), Miyagi
Kenroku-en Garden, Ishikawa
It is counted as one of the three major gardens in Japan. "Kenrokuen Garden" is a garden of go round style, which is designated as a special scenic spot of the country in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is approximately 11.7 hectares in size, it is one of the three biggest gardens in Japan, along with Korakuen Garden in Okayama City and Kairakuen Garden in Mito city. It … [Read more...] about Kenroku-en Garden, Ishikawa
Road to the Sky, Hokkaido
The road seemed to be connected to “heaven” "Road to the Sky" in Shiretoko Shari, Hokkaido, is a popular spot hidden behind. It is a straight road of about 18 kilometers that runs from Minehama in Shari Town to the Daiei area toward the Sea of Okhotsk. As seen from near the top of the hill, it is called by the nickname "Road to the Sky" because it looks as if the end of the … [Read more...] about Road to the Sky, 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. This is a theme park where you can experience Okinawa's traditional atmosphere and traditional culture. The site of … [Read more...] about Okinawa theme park RyukyuMura, Okinawa
Miyajima Momijidani Park, Hiroshima
Its beauty is attracting attention and bustling with a large number of tourists A part of Miyajima and Itsukushima-Jinja Shrine are designated as World Cultural Heritage sites and are representative tourist spots in Japan. There is another popular sightseeing spot "Momijidani Park" in Miyajima. In the autumn leaves season, its beauty is attracting attention and bustling with a … [Read more...] about Miyajima Momijidani Park, Hiroshima
Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Kannon statue, said to be the most beautiful face in Japan Sennyu-ji Temple, located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, was built in 856 as the head temple of Shingen-shu Sennyu-ji school. Since the Edo period, successive emperors from Emperor Gomizunoo to Emperor Komei in the late Bakumatsu are buried in the tomb of the temple grounds. And, until the Japanese Constitution came into … [Read more...] about Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto