The rebuilding work was completed in 2013, and "Kabukiza Theater" was renewed. When you hear "Kabukiza", it is easy to think that it is difficult to get close to it unless you are a regular audience. However, the new Kabukiza has plenty of facilities to enjoy even if you are not a core fan. The underground shopping zone, the 5th floor rooftop, and the Kabukiza Gallery can be … [Read more...] about Kabukiza Theatre, Tokyo
Heritage
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
"The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan) is located in the center of Osaka, just 2 subway stations from Umeda. Located at the edge of Tenjinbashisuji shopping street, the longest in Japan. If you get tired of the city or are wondering "Where do you want to go today?" The real feeling of the streets of the Edo period is beyond imagination! It is a popular … [Read more...] about The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
Kayabuki no Sato, Kyoto
Miyama-cho, Tamba is about an hour's drive from Kyoto city, which is crowded with temples and shrines and Kyoto Tower. Miyama, located in Nantan City in the northern part of Kyoto, is a quiet village surrounded by beautiful mountains. There are many photogenic tourist spots such as “Kayabuki-no-sato” with houses with thatched roofs, and restaurants and shopping spots that use … [Read more...] about Kayabuki no Sato, Kyoto
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site, Shimane
“Iwami Ginzan Remains” in Ota City, Shimane Prefecture, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. It is a wide area composed of 14 assets such as silver mine ruins, townscapes, highways, harbors, port towns, castle ruins. If it is the first time, you will be at a loss as to where and how to start. "Iwami Ginzan" is a silver mine that has been developed for … [Read more...] about Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site, Shimane
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 be said that it is an easy-to-visit tourist spot that is easily accessible from Osaka. In addition, there are many … [Read more...] about Byodoin-Hoo-Do (Byodoin Phoenix Hall), Kyoto
Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art), Kagawa
"Zenigata Sunae" (Sand Art) of "Kanei Tsuho" (old Japnanese coins), a popular tourist spot in Kannonji, Kagawa Prefecture. It is a huge sand picture that imitates the money “Kanei Tsuho” that was widely used in the Edo period. The currency “Kanei Tsuho” began to be made from the Kanei period (at the beginning of the Edo period) and was used until the end of the Edo period. And … [Read more...] about Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art), Kagawa
Tamagawa Josui Water Supply, Tokyo
"Tamagawa Josui Water Supply", which draws water from the upstream of the Tama River and connects Yotsuya in Tokyo, was excavated by the brothers of Tamagawa Shoemon and Seemon to compensate for the water shortage in the Edo population that increased rapidly during the Edo period. After the excavation, not only the people of Edo, but also the greenery of the trees has been … [Read more...] about Tamagawa Josui Water Supply, Tokyo
Risshaku-ji Temple, Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture's representative landmark "Yamadera Temple" is a temple that has a long history called Mt. Hoshu "Risshaku-ji Temple". Founding has an old history of 860 AD. There are 1,015 steps of stone steps along the mountainous terrain, which is full of expression, and it is also a training path where the annoyance disappears as you go one step further. The Yamadera … [Read more...] about Risshaku-ji Temple, Yamagata
Goryokaku Fort, Hokkaido
Goryokaku is famous for sightseeing in Hakodate. Goryokaku Park, in which the characteristic castle of the star-shaped pentagon is open to the public, is a more enjoyable spot to know the history of the late Edo period. In the Goryokaku, there is an observation deck called "Goryokaku Tower". Attention is the exhibition space “Goryokaku Historical Corridor” on the second floor. … [Read more...] about Goryokaku Fort, Hokkaido
Magome-Juku, Gifu
Speaking of "Magome Juku" in Nakatsugawa City, along with "Tsumago Juku" located in the neighboring Nagano Prefecture, it is a sightseeing spot that represents Nakasendo Road. By the way, Nakasendo is one of the five highways developed during the Edo period to connect Kyoto and Edo. The length of Nakasendo is about 530 kilometers. There are 69 post towns from Nihonbashi of Edo … [Read more...] about Magome-Juku, Gifu