Red torii and castle town shine in the green of the mountain. Called "little Kyoto of San-in", "Tsuwano" is full of charm that tickles the spirit of travel, such as historical romance, prayers & sacred places, Japanese goods and traditional Japanese sweets.If you want to fully enjoy the feeling that everyone will be healed, it is recommended that you travel alone. "Tsuwabuki … [Read more...] about Tsuwano Tonomachi Street, Shimane
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Kiunkaku, Shizuoka
"Kiunkaku" is a tourist attraction with tranquility in a busy Atami area. The precious architecture of a cross between Japanese and foreign style retains the tasteful atmosphere from the Taisho era to the early Showa era, and is often used as a shooting place for TV programs. It creates a world that feels like a taste of slipping through time. "Kiunkaku" is one of the "three … [Read more...] about Kiunkaku, Shizuoka
Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
“Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival” is one of Aomori's three major Nebuta Festivals, along with the “Aomori Nebuta Festival” and the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival”. As the name suggests, Nebuta stands, the largest being 23 meters tall. The appearance of Tachineputa, which is equivalent to the height of a seven-storey building, as it walks through the city, is a scene where a special … [Read more...] about Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
Ouchi-juku, Fukushima
When you visit "Ouchi-juku" in Minami-Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, it makes you feel like you got lost in a historical drama. This town which flourished as a post-station town during the Edo period brings back the cityscapes of the time, thatched-roofed houses line up. In the photogenic town, there are many delicious local cuisines such as "Negisoba" which uses a green onion … [Read more...] about Ouchi-juku, Fukushima
St. Nicholas Church, Tokyo
A little blue-green large dome building will come into view on the right side as you go down the Hongo street towards the Surugadai intersection from the bridge next to JR Ochanomizu Station. This is "St. Nicholas Church", officially called "Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Tokyo". It is called "St. Nicholas Church" by being built by the efforts of St. Nicholas who came to Japan … [Read more...] about St. Nicholas Church, Tokyo
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 service for the spirits of our ancestors and relatives, but there are differences in how to provide such services in … [Read more...] about Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
Dazaifu Tenmangu (Shrine), Fukuoka
Speaking of Fukuoka's sightseeing spots, “Dazaifu” always comes out even among the many sightseeing spots. Access from the city center is also good, and the attractions are gathered compactly, so it is perfect for day trips. "Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine" where the famous Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined as "academic god" is a popular spot in Fukuoka sightseeing. While being a … [Read more...] about Dazaifu Tenmangu (Shrine), Fukuoka
Tsumago-juku, Nagano
"Tsumago-juku" in Nagiso-machi, Nagano Prefecture is a tourist destination that preserves the old townscape and represents Kisoji Road which left the side of the post office town of the Edo period. There are many people who visit in conjunction with "Magome-juku" which is the neighboring town city. There are eating and drinking establishments where you can eat Shinshu soba and … [Read more...] about Tsumago-juku, Nagano
Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Kyoto
Arashiyama is the representative tourist destination in Kyoto. "Arashiyama", which is commonly referred to at the present time, is a general term for tourism areas centered on Togetsu-kyo Bridge. Speaking of strict geographical names, the south coast of Togetsu-kyo Bridge is Arashiyama area and the north shore is Saga area. Since the Heian period, Arashiyama has become a villa … [Read more...] about Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Kyoto
Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa
As a tourist attraction representing Yokohama, "Yokohama Chinatown" whose name is listed first. Not only as a gourmet city where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, the whole city is full of places like amusement park. Yokohama Chinatown is located in a corner of Naka-ku Yamashita-cho where Yokohama's sightseeing spots concentrate. Yamashita Park and Motomachi shopping … [Read more...] about Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa