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Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)

A World Heritage Site that Offers Views of Japan’s Historic Scenery.

Gifu / Famous Places / Sightseeing Area

• 13 May 2021

  Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go

  Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa Village. Many “gassho-zukuri” style buildings still stand in the area, creating stunning scenery reminiscent of Japan’s olden times. This article will introduce our recommended spots for taking beautiful photos.

Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening

The Japanese knives from the blacksmithing city Sakai have been attracting attention from all over the world in recent years

Osaka / Experiences Facilities / A Hands-on Look at Local Sakai Knives and Handicrafts.

Kamikochi

Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery attracts 1.2 million people annually.

Nagano / Nature Spots / Mountain

Private Charter Flight at Kobe

Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum and Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group Flight Tour

Hyogo / Experiences Facilities / Flight Tour

Rainbow Bridge

An Iconic Part of Tokyo Shining in Rainbow Colors

Odaiba / Tourist Attractions / Bridge

Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan)

Active and romantic. "Rokkosan" is the symbol of Kobe and the pinnacle of fun!

Hyogo / Nature Spots / Mountain

• 23 Feb 2021

  Best Things to Do in Kobe! A Full Guide of Everything from Must-See and Hidden Spots to Food, Shopping and more!

  Kobe, a bustling city and sought-after destination in Japan. From port city landscapes to backstreets with retro flair, there’s an endless number of trendy spots to see. You may feel a little lost if this is your first visit, but don’t worry! Here’s a full guide of Kobe’s best hits to help you pick a plan that’s just right for you.

Meiji Jingu Gaien (Outer Garden)

Sporting a Variety of Athletic Facilities, its Ginkgo Avenue is Famous

Shinjuku / Parks & Gardens / Garden

Sensoji Temple

Boasting a history of over 1300 years, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo is among the most-visited in Japan!

Asakusa / Shrines & Temples / Buddhist temple

• 9 Sep 2019

  A Capsule Hotel at the Best Location for Sightseeing in Tokyo! Hotel 3000 Asakusa

  The flagship Hotel Asakusa 3000 is located 7 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station on the Metro Ginza Line and TOEI Asakusa Line. Although it's situated close to Sensoji Temple, the rates are extremely cheap, starting from just ¥2,000, including a free breakfast!

• 11 Apr 2017

  Green Tea Feature Part 6: 2017 Spring tourist festival in Sensouji in Tokyo

  Green tea represents the soul of traditional Japanese culture. It is also enjoyable for the pronounced sweet and bitter tastes that belie its simplicity. And its reported positive effects on both health and beauty make it a very popular souvenir. However, you may well feel somewhat lost when choosing the right green tea product. With that in mind, I have decided to introduce the charms of green tea in all six upcoming issues.

• 19 Feb 2016

  How about Tokyo Sightseeing using the good value「Toei One-day Pass」?

  Utilizing public transportation is the key to saving time and money and enjoying an efficient sightseeing experience in Tokyo. The「Toei One-day Pass」 allows you unlimited use of Toei subways, Toei buses, and the Toei street car (Toden).

Universal Studios Japan

An interactive dive into the world of movies, anime and games from around the world!

Osaka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks / Theme park

Yomiuriland

The representative amusement park of Tokyo that is roughly 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and can be enjoyed by children and adults throughout the year.

Tama / Amusement Parks & Theme parks / Amusement park

• 19 Oct 2020

  Yomiuriland Jewellumination

  Yomiuriland Jewllumination, a popular illumination event in Tokyo where elegant jewel-like lights are lit, enhancing Tokyo’s night view, is back for 2020! 6 Million Jewel-Like Lights are Illuminated in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area!

• 26 Dec 2016

  Visiting YOMIURILAND on a winter night.

  I visited the YOMIURILAND amusement park to see the Jewellumination (Jewel illumination) .I was especially impressed with the attractions “Light on dance” and “Water fountain fantasy created by the light and sound”.

Mt. Yoshino

Japan’s Best Cherryblossom Spot.

Nara / Nature Spots / Mountains

An e-BIKE tour around the Funaya houses

Explore the town of Ine, where a large cluster of Funaya houses stand, on a relaxing ride on an electric bicycle

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities / Bike tour (with electric assist) around Ine

Meiji Jingu

Tokyo's Leading Power Spot, Boasting the Most Visitors at Hatsumode

Harajuku / Shrines & Temples / Shinto shrine (Sacred power place) / Closest to Harajuku Station

Ueno Park

The Famous Largest-Scale Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo

Ueno / Parks & Gardens / Park

• 20 Mar 2019

  Enjoy Cherry Blossoms and Gourmet Food on a Tram This Spring in Tokyo!

  Cherry blossoms herald in spring in Japan. In Tokyo, they begin to bloom in late March. This article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo that combines cherry blossom viewing and gourmet foods in a ride on “Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line),” which takes an efficient route through great cherry blossom locations!

• 5 Apr 2017

  Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar

  When traveling in Tokyo, it is convenient to utilize public transportation. If you use a discount service such as “Toei One-day Pass (Toei Marugoto Kippu)” that grants you unlimited access to Toei transportation (including Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden streetcar and such), you will receive great amount of discount too. This time, we want to tell you about a Tokyo stroll utilizing “Toden Arakawa line” streetcar.

Mount Takao

This Michelin 3-star Tourist Spot is Recommended for Beginner Mountain Climbers

Hachioji / Nature Spots / Hiking

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

The old streets of Hida Takayama are full of flavor.

Gifu / Famous Places / Sight-seeing Area

Washoku Home Cooking Machiko

"Washoku," Japan’s unique food culture born in close connection with nature

Osaka / Experiences Facilities / Washoku Home Cooking

• 8 Apr 2021

  Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!

  In this class, students will make the most popular Osaka gourmet classic, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Before starting cooking, your washoku instructor-certified teacher will explain about washoku and give students lessons on Japanese ingredients and the cultures of soup stocks in each region.

Shinjuku Gyoen

A Beautiful Garden with Seasonal Flora and Historic Buildings

Shinjuku / Parks & Gardens / Garden

• 18 Mar 2018

  List of all must-visit hanami spots in Tokyo！

  The cherry trees in Tokyo are expected to be in full bloom on April 3rd of 2018. The 1 to 2 weeks since then will see the most exquisite beauty of cherry blossoms. The must-visit hamami (“cherry blossom viewing”) spots in Tokyo are listed here for your reference. We wish you a pleasant hanami tour ♡

• 1 Mar 2016

  Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Shinjuku-Gyoen (Shinjuku-ku of Tokyo).

  Shinjuku-Gyoen is one of the largest park in Tokyo and just a short walk from Shinjuku-Gyoen Station（しんじゅくぎょえんまえ） on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

Ashikaga Flower Park

A paradise of flowers and lights. And in this place, its greatest gift: a stunning tunnel of great wisterias

Ashikaga / Parks & Gardens / Flower Park

• 9 Mar 2021

  Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!

  The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!

• 29 Aug 2019

  Ashikaga Flower Park “Hikari no Hana no Niwa”

  Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower theme park located in Tochigi Prefecture’s Ashikaga City,around 80 kilometers from Tokyo.Flowers are available for viewing year-round in the park’s 92,000 square-meter area.During the winter event “Hikari no Hana no Niwa,” the entire park is lit up with a colorful and beautiful illumination.

• 1 May 2019

  Four Must-visit Hanami Spots in the Suburbs of the Kanto Region during the Golden Week

  Japanese people enjoy several continuous days of holiday between late April and early May, which are called the Golden Week in Japan. Then various regions of Japan will be bustling with crowded vacationers. Our careful selection finds that, in the suburbs of the Kanto region, the following four hanami spots seem most worth your visit during the Golden Week.

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower, Beloved as a Symbol of Tokyo

Shinbashi / Observatories / A symbol of tokyo / Closest to Akabanebashi Station

Ueno Zoological Gardens

Popular Giant Pandas!

Ueno / Zoos & Aquariums / Zoo

TOKYO SKYTREE
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN

Take in Panoramic Views from 634 Meters Up! This Tower is in a Commercial Complex with Entertainment Facilities

Oshiage / Observatories / A symbol of tokyo

• 19 Nov 2019

  Feel Tokyo’s Past and Present During This Tokyo Day Trip!

  Summer’s heat is fading, and the refreshing fall air is taking its place. This time of year is perfect for spending your time enjoying art and delicious foods. This article will introduce a 1-day plan for enjoying Tokyo’s past and present at our recommended locations.

• 15 Nov 2016

  A wealth of hidden jam spots! Navigate Toei Bus and explore the downtown Tokyo area!

  In this article, we will introduce you a trip you can make to explore the “down town” area of the city. The starting point of the trip will be “Tokyo Sky Tree”, one of the most notable tourist spots in Tokyo.

Kawasaki Daishi

Also Known as Yakuyoke Daishi, This Temple is Visited by Many for “Hatsumode” Every Year

Kawasaki / Shrines & Temples / Temple

• 24 Apr 2018

  To Enjoy Bicycle Racing and Sightseeing, Come To Kawasaki!

  Just 20 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line, Kawasaki offers excellent access. From entertainment facilities to hot springs and temples such as Kawasaki Daishi, this city is packed with sightseeing spots! The Kawasaki Velodrome, where visitors can feel the full impact of bicycle racing, is another attraction. In addition to introducing a model 1-day course for visiting Kawasaki, this article will show you how to enjoy yourself at the Kawasaki Velodrome.

• 27 Nov 2017

  Experience Japan’s Most Important Cultural Tradition “Hatsumode” (First Shrine Visit of the New Year)! Kawasaki Daishi New Year’s Pilgrimage.

  For 2017’s hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the new year), I visited Kawasaki Daishi, another name for the temple Heiken-ji. Kawasaki Daishi is the most popular place for hatsumode visits in Kanagawa Prefecture, an area near Tokyo.

• 9 Aug 2017

  This article introduces you four attractive spots in Kawasaki, which has a great access to/from Haneda Airport. [Article series / The Surrounding Areas of Haneda Airport Part 8]

  Today, we would like to introduce you four of the most popular spots in Kawasaki area, which has a great access to/from Haneda Airport.

Sakurajima

An Island where People Live Alongside the Volcano. An Iconic Symbol of Kagoshima, Floating in Kagoshima Bay.

Kagoshima / Famous Places / Island

• 14 Jan 2017

  3 Spots to Enjoy When Visiting Kagoshima and Sakurajima Together

  Sakurajima is one of Kagoshima’s iconic symbols, floating out in Kagoshima Bay. Many people are fascinated by the view of its small-scale eruptions nearly daily as it spews smoke. This time, we will be introducing 3 sightseeing spots near this popular tourist destination of Sakurajima!

Shibamata Taishakuten Sando

Immerse Yourself in the Romance of Shitamachi at Katsushika Shibamata, selected as Japan’s Important Cultural Landscape.

Katsushika / Shopping Streets / The approach to the Temple

• 30 Sep 2020

  Strolling the Old World of Tokyo: An One-Day Walking Tour through Shibamata.

  From city skyscrapers to the latest travel hubs, there are plenty of hot spots to visit in Tokyo. But for a real taste of history and classic Tokyo vibes, you won’t want to miss the chance to walk through the old-world “shitamachi” streets.