Things to Do
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Okayama
Parks & Gardens
Okayama Korakuen
3.39 9One of the three best gardens of Japan, unchanged from the Edo period.
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A Travel Guide to Okayama Korakuen: Stunning Scenery in Every Season
Okayama Korakuen is one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, preserving the look and feel of the Edo period. Its carefully designed natural beauty shines in every season, with plenty of historic buildings and events to enjoy. Many visitors wonder when to go and what to see. This article offers a comprehensive look at Okayama Korakuen’s must-sees, seasonal highlights, and events to help you plan your visit.
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Okayama Castle Travel Guide: A Must-See Sight in Okayama, One of the Prefecture’s Three Famous Castles
Okayama Castle is famous for its black-and-gold main keep. But there’s much more to see, including the dreamy, limited-time illuminations. With easy access and a prime location for sightseeing in Okayama, it’s a spot you won’t want to miss. Here’s the history and highlights to know before you go.
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Okazaki, Ginkakuji, Ohara
Shrines & Temples
Heian Jingu Shrine
3.39 8A stunning tourist spot in Kyoto renowned for its beautifully vermilion-painted buildings.
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Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.
The Kansai region is a “treasure house of Japanese culture” with a rich cultural resource remaining from its history as a former prosperous capital. There is a new, high-quality cultural tour that offers multiple cultural experiences in special settings with top-notch people who have mastered culture, art, or faith rooted in the Kansai region. Here are some travel reports from actual tour participants. Take part in this tour that is sure to become a once-in-a-lifetime precious trip.
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Meet "real Japan" in Kansai - an exclusive experience.
Kansai Region hosted a capital city in ancient times and has served as the nation’s hub. It has produced many types of culture, which are handed down to this day. Touring the Kansai Area allows you to trace back the source of Japanese culture. The guide by the Japanese-culture-and-arts expert and the exclusive space are woven together into this acclaimed video. Enjoy a simulated cultural experience in the space usually closed off from the public.
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[Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour] Spring in full bloom!
If you feel a hint of spring, why don't you go to Kyoto?Cherry blossoms in Kyoto usually begin blooming around the end of March and are at their best from early to mid-April. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is known for its elegant scenery. Enjoy walking around the historic shrines and temples and the streets where you can feel the careful lifestyle of the people and visit the best cherry blossom viewing spots.
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A Sightseeing Guide to Heian Jingu Shrine, Where You Can Experience Deep History and Natural Beauty
Heian Jingu Shrine is known for its beautiful, vividly vermilion buildings. Among Kyoto’s many shrines and temples, it is one of the sightseeing spots you should especially make time to visit. In addition to its historic buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties, it also features a Japanese garden with appeal in every season, offering plenty to see. This article introduces the basic information, highlights, and more about Heian Jingu Shrine in detail. We’ll also cover nearby sightseeing spots and local food, so use this as a guide when visiting Heian Jingu Shrine.
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Kanagawa
Famous Places
Enoshima
3.39 8The island symbolizes the Shonan area, with views of Mount Fuji and the long coast.
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Approx. 1 hour from Tokyo and Yokohama! 15 Enoshima sightseeing spots where you can enjoy spectacular views and great food
With its easy access from Tokyo and Yokohama, beautiful scenery, and many attractions, Enoshima has become a popular sightseeing destination. With plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops, you can also enjoy local specialty foods and shopping. Because it is a small island, another great point is that you can visit many spots with short travel times. In this attraction-packed Enoshima, we will introduce sightseeing spots you should visit, as well as popular restaurants and more. If you are planning a trip to Tokyo or Yokohama, consider extending your journey to Enoshima.
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A sanctuary held the Olympic Games twice！Let’s dig deeper into the attractiveness of the yacht harbor.
In 1964 and 2021, the games of the Tokyo Olympic were held here, so Enoshima Yacht Harbor has been called the sacred place of yacht harbor. Many cruisers are captively hold and phenix trees are swinging at the park around the sea coast, this scenery is just like a tropical resort place. Many leisures are available such as a cruising tour, an experience sailing activity, and so on, these leisures are attractive for people even those who have never owned a yacht.
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Enoshima is best in the morning! Bonuses, Flavors, and more available only for early birds!
Enoshima is approximately 1 hour away from the center of Tokyo. If you wish to maximize your schedule, it is smart to come in the morning, when it’s less crowded with tourists. The morning air is relaxing, and just walking will give you a sense of a “mini-trip”. Make sure to be an early bird if you stay at a hotel on the island, there are fun things waiting exclusively for early birds!
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Want to come to Enoshima? Come right away! After the sunset, plenty of gourmet food and events for you!
The moment you think of getting on a trip to refresh, Enoshima is right there, about an hour away from the heart of Tokyo by trains. It is like a resort with full of fun activities for the day-time leisure of course, the breath-taking sunset, and more for the evening.
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Stay at a historic inn or a resort hotel! Experience the morning and nighttime amusement of Enoshima in 2 days.
Enoshima is easily accessible from the Kanto region, making it perfect for a short trip. There are many visitors who spend half-day, but by staying, you will get to have a longer, and leisurely time on the island. Experience a 2 day adventure in Enoshima, and learn its deepness as you experience the morning and nighttime amusement of Enoshima.
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Let's get the most out of “eno=pass”! Discover the traditions of Enoshima, an island rich in history.
Enoshima Island is said to be the site of the legend of “Enoshima Engi,” in which a goddess descended on the island to guide a dragon who had been wrongdoing. Since Enoshima is easily accessible from Edo (Tokyo), the “Enoshima Pilgrimage” boom drew a large number of worshippers to the island during the Edo period. Enoshima is rich in history, traditions, and resort attractions, and using an eno=pass, a money-saving 1-day pass, is a great way to explore.
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