"Atakemaru" is a legendary huge boat made by Iemitsu, the third generation of the Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. It is a ship boasting luxury that was called as comparable to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The Tokyo Bay pleasure boat with the theme of Atakemaru is "Gozabune Atakemaru". A gorgeous ship is popular with overseas travelers. At "Sunset Cruise" and "Night Cruise", … [Read more...] about Gozabune Atakemaru (Samurai Cruises), Tokyo
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Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido
"Asahiyama Zoo", surrounded by the majestic nature of Hokkaido, opened in 1967 as Asahikawa's first zoo. Since then, half a century of history has its ups and downs, became attracted to the media, sometimes taken up in dramas and the like. Even now when the temporary boom settles down, it continues to be loved by citizens and tourists as a unique and attractive zoo. Asahiyama … [Read more...] about Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido
Nagoya Castle, Aichi
The land of Owari (present Aichi prefecture west) who has produced Oda family and Imagawa family once nationally named. The roots that made up the warriors of the Warring States period are still living in Nagoya. Nagoya Castle, a castle representative of the Tokai-Owari region. It was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in a castle ruined that Oda Nobunaga was born. Part of the castle … [Read more...] about Nagoya Castle, Aichi
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
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa, Fukuoka
Kitakyushu city is a festival city. In summer, a big festival called "Gion" will be held in more than 20 places in the city. Among them, "Tobata Gion Oyamagasa" which is most popular among citizens is held in Tobata-ku. It is a festival that can be said as a pride and treasure of Kitakyushu, which was also registered as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2016. "Tobata Gion … [Read more...] about Tobata Gion Oyamagasa, Fukuoka
Unzen Jigoku Hell, Nagasaki
Unzen hot spring is a famous hot spring in Nagasaki that has long been popular as a health resort. In addition to excellent quality of springs and the atmosphere of a calm town, rich nature, new attractions such as activities and local gourmet have been born. "Unzen" accredited as the first national park in Japan in 1934. Many travelers visited from home and abroad for a long … [Read more...] about Unzen Jigoku Hell, Nagasaki
Kotohikihama Beach, Kyoto
Do you know "naki-suna" (squeaking sand) that sounds when you walk along the coast? The sandy beach of "squeaking sand" is in all over Japan, and there may be some people who have already experienced, but the manner of singing Kotohikihama beach in Amino Town in the Tango peninsula is particularly amazing. Even if the wind blows it sounds squeaky enough to produce a … [Read more...] about Kotohikihama Beach, Kyoto
Izusan Jinja Shrine, Shizuoka
In Atami famous as a spa town, there is "Izusan Jinja Shrine", a shrine that is familiar to MINAMOTO no Yoritomo and Masako HOJO. There is divine favor in marriage and it is popular shrine crowded with many worshipers. Izusan Jinja Shrine is, as its name suggests, located in Mt. Izu-no-Oyama. It is located about 170 meters above sea level, and it goes up to the shrine with a … [Read more...] about Izusan Jinja Shrine, Shizuoka
Zuisenji Temple, Kanagawa
"Zuisenji" along the Kanazawa Route is a temple built by Muso Soseki (later Muso Kokushi) in 1327. Muso Soseki was active from the end of the Kamakura period to the period of the Northern and Southern Court earlier period, and also made a garden such as Tenryuji in Kyoto. The garden that Muso Soseki made was discovered and restored in 1970 and is designated as the scenic spot … [Read more...] about Zuisenji Temple, Kanagawa
Ageuma Shinji (Horse Jumping Festival), Mie
In Japan it is said that there are more than 200 shinto rituals about horses throughout the country. "Yabusame" and "Ageuma" where people and horses are performed together are a brave myths with a long history in Japan. Moreover, in "Tado-Taish Shrine" and "Inabe-Jinja Shrine" of Mie prefecture where these are performed at the same time, the local residents keep treating the … [Read more...] about Ageuma Shinji (Horse Jumping Festival), Mie