An extraordinary space in the city filled with blue sky, green and water The popular spot "Sunshine Aquarium" is an aquarium in "Sunshine City" of Tokyo Ikebukuro. In the summer of 2017, the outdoor area "Marine Garden" has been renewed drastically, making it a more popular spot. It has been transformed into a healing space that makes you imagine a tropical resort, forgetting … [Read more...] about Sunshine Aquarium, Tokyo
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Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
A festival with lots of performances influenced by Portugal, the Netherlands, China etc The Edo Shogunate of Japan closed the country to foreigners. In such circumstances, Nagasaki, a few contacts with overseas, was a city where its own culture developed. The exotic "Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival" will be famous, especially in the Nagasaki culture of such history. It is a festival … [Read more...] about Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Japan's oldest museum "Tokyo National Museum" in Taito-ku, Tokyo is Japan's oldest museum aimed at collecting, storing and exhibiting cultural properties of Japan and the Orient. There are more than 110,000 collections including more than 80 national treasures and over 600 important cultural assets in the "Tokyo National Museum" consisting of 5 exhibition halls and museums. … [Read more...] about Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA), Ibaraki
You can taste the astronaut feeling at the Tsukuba Space Center The Tsukuba Space Center in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture is a recommended facility for those who wish to go to space. Although it is not an easy time to visit sightseeing trips to space easily, you can taste the astronaut feeling at the Tsukuba Space Center. The Tsukuba Space Center is a very satisfying place for … [Read more...] about Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA), Ibaraki
Cave cafe, Okinawa
A part of the huge limestone cave has been renovated as a cafe Speaking of Okinawa's sightseeing spots, the blue and clear sea attracts attention, but surprisingly there are many places of interest in Okinawa about "caves". Especially, "Gyokusen-do Stalactite Cave" which is one of Japan's largest scale stalactite cave is known as the main spot for sightseeing in … [Read more...] about Cave cafe, Okinawa
Tokyo Skytree Tower, Tokyo
The glittering big city from "Tenbo deck" and "Tenbo corridor" It is the Tokyo Sky Tree in Asakusa that has become a representative tourist attraction of Tokyo. It is the highest radio wave tower in the world, rising to the Asakusa area full of downtown atmosphere, 634 meters in height. Since opening in 2012, it is crowded with a lot of tourists. Around the Sky Tree, "Tokyo … [Read more...] about Tokyo Skytree Tower, Tokyo
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
Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Pilgrimage Pathway of the River It crosses many rugged passes and walks silently along the mountain road where massed trees grow. If you are a Japanese, there are many people who hold such images in pilgrimage to Kumano. But Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes have another important face. Kumano River running like sewing mountains along Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. It was also … [Read more...] about Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Matsuyama-jo Castle, Ehime
It is exactly the landmark of Matsuyama City "Matsuyama-jo Castle" is located in the center of Matsuyama city in Ehime Prefecture, and it is built at the top of Mt. Katsuyama where you can see the city from there. It is one of "the 12 Castles with Existing Castle Towers" since the Edo period, and has a total of 21 important cultural assets including the castle tower. It is … [Read more...] about Matsuyama-jo Castle, Ehime
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