The Imperial Palace is located in the former site of Edo Castle The Imperial Palace is the residence where the Emperor lives, in other words, the palace in Japan. The current Imperial Palace is located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and it is a course of jogging and walking for people living in the city as a place full of greenery and water. The place where the current Imperial … [Read more...] about Imperial Palace, Tokyo
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Osaka Namba (Minami), Osaka
Plentiful gourmet and shopping from sightseeing spots Namba area around Shinsaibashi from Dotonbori in Osaka is called "minami" locally. It is a famous downtown area in Osaka, where you can enjoy plentiful gourmet and shopping from sightseeing spots. The northern part of Namba Station, the city of ornate neon spreading all over the Dotonbori River in Osaka's grand … [Read more...] about Osaka Namba (Minami), Osaka
Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
A castle town in the Edo era still remains is called "Koedo" Kawagoe, known as "Koedo" in Saitama, is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy eating as you stroll through Kurazukuri's rich townscape. You can meet a strange space-like time slipping into various eras such as Taisho modern Western-style building, old-fashioned "Kashiya-Yokocho" (sweet shop street), and a … [Read more...] about Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
Matsumoto-jo Castle, Nagano
Alps Castle Town under the cultural fragrance Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, there are express trains from Shinjuku, easy to access from the downtown area, and it is crowded with many tourists throughout the year. In addition to scattered various historical sites including the National Treasures Matsumoto Castle, it is also a city that can make various ways to enjoy, such … [Read more...] about Matsumoto-jo Castle, Nagano
Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture boasting the largest size in Japan. In the northwest, there is the "Shirahige-Jinja Shrine" called "Itsukushima of Omi," reminiscent of the World Heritage Itsukushima Shinto shrine. The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful, in recent years it has become famous … [Read more...] about Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
One of five national treasure castles nationwide If you visit the Chubu district, you really want to go to Inuyama Castle, the oldest wooden castle tower in Japan. Also, in the castle town around the castle, the taste of the Edo period remains and attracts visitors. Inuyama Castle is one of five national treasure castles nationwide and is popular as Aichi's popular tourist … [Read more...] about Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
The cave is illuminated and you can explore its mysterious space. Shizuoka Prefecture Kamogun Matsuzakicho is known for its beautiful beaches in Nishiizu, hot spring resorts, and "Ishibu Tanada". Such a town has a historic site called the nickname "Stone Dome". During the Edo period, the Tokugawas used Izu stone to build the Edo Castle. Many stone quarry remain in Izu … [Read more...] about Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, Tokyo
Japanese traditional culture "Shunkaen BONSAI Museum", Tokyo Bonsai Art Museum. The "Shunkaen BONSAI Museum", headed by Kobayashi Kunio, a master of bonsai world, is a popular tourist spot that 10,000 people visit from around the world annually. The 1-day experience classes are very popular not only in Japan but also overseas and elementary school students. Recently, Japanese … [Read more...] about Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, Tokyo
The Geihinkan (State Guest Houses) in Akasaka, Tokyo
The facility for handling overseas kings and presidents visiting Japan Geihinkan (State Guest Houses) located in Former Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo. This is a facility for handling overseas kings and presidents visiting Japan. When this building was originally built, it was built not as a guesthouse but as the Prince Imperial's Palace. However due to various circumstances the … [Read more...] about The Geihinkan (State Guest Houses) in Akasaka, Tokyo
Nada no Sakagura (Sake Brewery), Hyogo
Enjoy the splendor and history of sake while having fun. The area called "Nada Gogo" (five sake-brewing district in Nada) spanning Kobe City and Nishinomiya City is the largest sake-producing area in Japan, where many brewery stores gather. Many sake breweries that can visit and taste, and everyone can enjoy knowing the splendor of sake and its history. Nada area in Hyogo … [Read more...] about Nada no Sakagura (Sake Brewery), Hyogo