"Genkyu-en Garden" is the Chisen-kaiyushiki-teien style (a stroke-style garden around a big pond) located on the northern side of Hikone Castle and is designated as the scenic spot of the country. It … [Read More...] about Genkyu-en Garden, Shiga
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Abeno Harukasu, Osaka
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten, located in the Abeno Harukas facility, is a large department store operated by the Kintetsu Group. The department store is divided into two buildings, the Tower Building and the Wing Building. The Tower Building has groceries, … [Read More...] about Abeno Harukasu, Osaka
Yakushiji Temple, Nara
"Yakushiji Temple" registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the "Cultural assets of the ancient capital Nara". It is a large temple that received the protection of the Imperial Court along with Todaiji Temple and Horyuji Temple as one of the "Nanto Seven … [Read More...] about Yakushiji Temple, Nara
Maizuru Koen Park, Fukuoka
Fukuoka Tenjin, the center of Fukuoka. It is known as the biggest city in western Japan. There are many department stores and commercial buildings in front of Tenjin station, and many people visit regardless of age and sex. Fukuoka Tenjin can be said to be … [Read More...] about Maizuru Koen Park, Fukuoka
EBISUYA Rickshaw Asakusa, Tokyo
There are several places to ride a rickshaw in the Japanese tourist spot called ancient capital. Of course it is impossible to run in the way to interfere with the driving of the car, but sightseeing with a ride that is neither a car nor a bicycle should be … [Read More...] about EBISUYA Rickshaw Asakusa, Tokyo
Himeji Castle Festival, Hyogo
There are many World Heritage sites and facilities in Japan. For example, Mount Koya, Kumano Kodo, Mount Fuji, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Horyuji Temple. However, there is only one Japanese castle registered as a World Heritage Site. That is Himeji Castle. The … [Read More...] about Himeji Castle Festival, Hyogo
Kumoba Pond, Nagano
Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture is known as a summer resort for people in the metropolitan area, and a city to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Kumoba Pond is also known as a recommended spot for autumn leaves in Karuizawa. It is a … [Read More...] about Kumoba Pond, Nagano
Yakushima Island, Kagoshima
Popular remote island where many tourists visit in search of abundant and beautiful nature "Yakushima Island" in Kagoshima Prefecture, which was registered as Japan's first World Natural Heritage in 1993. Most of the island is forested with a variety of … [Read More...] about Yakushima Island, Kagoshima
Warai Matsuri (Laughing Festival), Wakayama
There are many “weird” festivals in Japan in the sense of modern people. Among them, there are several festivals mainly for laughing called “Laughter Festival”. As symbolized by the "laughter" that appears in "Ama no Iwato myth" by "Kojiki" (The Records of … [Read More...] about Warai Matsuri (Laughing Festival), Wakayama
The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
A UNESCO World Heritage Site The National Museum of Western Art is located in a convenient location, 1 minute walk from the park entrance of Ueno station in Tokyo. This is the facility for the storage and exhibition of the "Matsukata Collection" boasted by … [Read More...] about The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo