Spectacular view & mirror magic in Niigata! kiyotsu gorge (nigata)
What is Kiyotsukyo Gorge? Kiyotsukyo Gorge is known as one of Japan's three great gorges, along with Kurobe Gorge (Toyama) and Osugi...
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World Heritage Site, Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, a Huge Jomon Period Settlement that Defies Conventional
About the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins The Sannai-Maruyama Ruins is a large Jomon settlement located in Aomori City that was settled for...
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Transportation by buffalo cart, Across the sea to Yubu Island (Okinawa)
What is Yubu Island? Yubu Island is a small island of 2 km in circumference floating about 500 m off the east side of Iriomote Island....
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6 recommended day trips to Yonaguni Island, the westernmost point of Japan (Okinawa)
The westernmost point of Japan. What is Yonaguni Island? Yonaguni Island is one of the Yaeyama Islands and the westernmost island in...
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What is Oboke-Koboke, the origin of its name and recommended sightseeing (Tokushima)
What is Oboke-Koboke and how did it get its name? Oboke-Koboke is a gorge with its banks looming over the middle reaches of the Yoshino...
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6 recommended spots in Arashiyama, one of the most popular sightseeing areas in Kyoto (Kyoto)
What is Arashiyama? Located in the western part of Kyoto City, Arashiyama is one of the most scenic spots in Kyoto. It is a popular...
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Three Michelin stars! Takayama, Little Kyoto of Hida (Gifu)
About Gifu and Takayama Located in the Hida district of northern Gifu Prefecture, Takayama City is the largest city in Japan, with an...
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Onomichi, a city of temples, hills, and movies (Hiroshima)
What is Onomichi? Located in the southeastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea, Onomichi is attracting attention...
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Otsuka Museum of Art, a temple of Western art (Tokushima)
About Otsuka Museum of Art The Otsuka Museum of Art was established by the Otsuka Group in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, and covers...
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Golden World Heritage, Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple) (Kyoto)
What is Kinkakuji Temple? Kinkakuji Temple is said to be one of the major tourist attractions in Kyoto. Actually, its official name is...
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The three major summer festivals in Tohoku (Aomori Nebuta Festival, Akita Kanto Festival, and Sendai
What are the Three Major Festivals in Tohoku? Summer festivals are held all over Japan, and among them, the three major summer festivals...
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Sarushima of Yokosuka, once a fortress, now an uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay (Kanagawa)
What is Sarushima? Sarushima is the largest uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay with a natural forest. It is also a popular leisure island,...
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The biggest power spot in Kanto! Highlights of Chichibu Sanja (Saitama)
What are the Chichibu Sanja shrines? Chichibu, located in a mountainous area rich in nature, has attracted attention in recent years for...
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Four sightseeing spots related to Japanese mythology in Takachiho (Miyazaki)
What is Takachiho? Takachiho Town belongs to Miyazaki Prefecture in Kyushu. The northwestern part of Takachiho borders Kumamoto...
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Thousand torii gates! A must go in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha(Kyoto)
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of the 30,000 Inari shrines nationwide. Its history is older than the transfer of the capital to...
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