Things to Do
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Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Shrines & Temples
Okunitama-jinja Shrine
4.47 19A shrine that boats over 1900 years of history and the guardian dieties of the Musashi Province.
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Experience Japan’s History and Culture Through the Four Seasons in Fuchu! 5 Must-See Festivals at Okunitama-jinja Shrine
Okunitama-jinja Shrine in Fuchu, one of Tokyo’s five major shrines, hosts nearly 400 festivals a year when you include the daily Onikkusai ritual (a ceremony offering food to the gods). Some of these festivals have lasted for over 1,000 years, and most have histories stretching back at least several centuries. The shrine is a must-visit for anyone wishing to experience different aspects of Japan’s history and culture as they change with the seasons. This article introduces five carefully selected festivals out of the approximately 400 held at Okunitama-jinja Shrine.
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Only 25 minutes from Shinjuku! Original Sushi-Making & Sake Tasting Tour in Fuchu City
In the 7th century, Fuchu City was the capital of the Musashi Province (covering almost all of modern-day Tokyo, Saitama and part of Kanagawa Prefectures). During the Edo period, the city thrived as a post town. Nowadays, we offer a comprehensive tour where participants can explore Japanese history, culture, and delicious food.
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Kyoto
Nature Spots
Amanohashidate
4.47 9One of the Top 3 Scenic Views in Japan, with a gorgeous 3.6km landbridge dotted with over 5000 pine trees.
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Enjoy a Breathtaking View and Great Food from One of Japan’s Top Three Scenic Spots: Amanohashidate Travel Guide
Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, is a popular destination that welcomes over 2 million visitors from around the world each year. Shaped by nature over countless years, its stunning scenery can feel completely different depending on where and how you view it. This guide highlights Amanohashidate’s seasonal beauty and focuses on four must-visit viewpoints.
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The Timeless Charm of Japan’s Three Great Views: Matsushima, Amanohashidate, and Miyajima
Known for their beautiful seas and nature, Japan’s Three Great Views are sometimes called “nature’s sculpted beauty.” Even if you’ve heard the phrase, many people aren’t quite sure which landscapes it refers to. In this article, we’ll introduce where Japan’s Three Great Views are and what makes each one special-perfect for anyone who’s new to the topic.
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Ibaraki
Parks & Gardens
Hitachi Seaside Park
4.47 9Enjoy Seasonal Flowers and Amusement Park Attractions at This Park.
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[Hitachi Seaside Park Travel Guide] Stunning Colorful Views and So Much to Do!
Hitachi Seaside Park is famous for its breathtaking hills blanketed in nemophila. But there’s more than nemophila-each season brings different spectacular views. On top of that, you can enjoy leisure activities and sports, nature watching, hands-on learning experiences, and more. With such a huge park packed with highlights and scenic spots, you might not know where to start. Don’t worry. This article will help you understand what areas and facilities Hitachi Seaside Park has, plus the must-see highlights and spots to visit. It’s no exaggeration to say this is a must-read before your trip to Hitachi Seaside Park.
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It takes 120 minutes from Tokyo! Let's go to the Hitachi Seaside Park and viewing blooming 32,000 of flowers!
Summer cypress dramatically turn to crimson and beautiful Cosmoses.
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Let’s go to Hitachi Seaside Park to enjoy the sight of a blue flower carpet and a world of tulips! It takes only 90 minutes from Ueno!
There are so many nice resorts in Japan in the spring. Beautiful cherry blossoms in particular come out here and there, and have Japan beautifully and impressively decked out. But Hitachi Seaside Park I recommended to you features not merely cherry blossoms, and it is a wonderland of a varieties of flowers. Among them, the baby blue-eyes (nemophilas) in bloom from late April and to mid-May are especially captivating to me. Four million, five hundred thousand baby blue-eyes form a “blue carpet” merging into the blue sky, when the sky and the earth are difficult to tell apart in this fantastic scenery.
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Wakayama
Shrines & Temples
Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
4.45 11112-feet-tall shrine gate is the landmark. The sacred place for Kumano Pilgrimage
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Kumano Kodo Travel Guide: Set Out on a Journey Through Japan’s History and Spiritual Traditions
The Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage route, essentially a path used to visit shrines and temples. With its mystical atmosphere and rich nature, the Kumano Kodo lets you explore historic spots and is still traveled by many visitors today. This article introduces Kumano Kodo sightseeing spots and explains its five routes in detail. Since the Kumano Kodo covers a wide area with plenty to see, it’s best to read up with this guide before you go.
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40 Things to Do in Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture, blessed with oceans, mountains, and rivers, is a popular travel destination filled with historical sites, World Heritage locations, leisure spots, hot springs, and more. From scenic attractions that showcase Japan’s beautiful seasonal landscapes to accommodations, cuisine, and hot springs, we’ve carefully selected the best recommendations for your visit.
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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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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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Kyoto
Parks & Gardens
Maruyama Park (Kyoto)
4.45 8The Gion weeping cherry trees that stand by the pond are one of the best photo spots in Kyoto.
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Experience Japan’s Timeless Charm, Woven from History and Nature: A Kiyomizu-dera Travel Guide
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular sightseeing spots, as famous as Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama. It’s packed with highlights, from many historically valuable buildings designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties to beautiful natural scenery. To help you fully enjoy Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s must-visit attractions, we’ll introduce not only the can’t-miss highlights, but also its history and the best seasons to visit.
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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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[Yasaka Shrine Travel Guide] A Famous Kyoto Power Spot for Beauty, Connections, and Good Fortune
With a long and storied history, Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine is the head shrine of Yasaka Shrines and Gion Shrines across Japan. Enshrining a variety of high-ranking deities, it’s known as one of Kyoto’s most famous power spots, even in a city filled with temples and shrines. Beyond that, the grounds are packed with historically valuable architecture and plenty of highlights. To help you fully enjoy Yasaka Shrine and receive its many blessings, we’ll introduce the main must-sees, the best seasons to visit, and noteworthy events.
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Iwate
Shrines & Temples
Chuson-ji Temple
4.44 16A Temple Famous for the Glistening National Treasure “Konjikidō Golden Hall” and Lotuses.
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Chuson-ji Travel Guide: Experience a Sacred Site of Gold, Prayer, and Quiet
Chuson-ji in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, is one of the Tohoku region’s leading centers of Buddhist culture, established by the Oshu Fujiwara clan. Its quiet temple grounds form a place of prayer where nature and history come together, offering a special setting for a peaceful visit. This article introduces Chuson-ji’s overview, highlights, and cultural experiences.
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In Awe of Sheer Nature: Top 18 Autumn Foliage Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is a destination replete with unbeatable nature and remarkable spots to catch vibrant leaves in autumn. Across the region you’ll find an array of foliage spots so vast it may be hard to pick, with anything from mountains blanketed in autumn colors, beautifully tinted valleys and mountain roads perfect for a drive amidst the autumn scenery, to lakeshores adorned in seasonal hues and more.
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Visiting Iwate Prefecture’s World Heritage Site, “Hiraizumi”
“Hiraizumi - Temples, Gardens, and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land” was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011. It is composed of five parts, all located within Hiraizumi Town of Iwate Prefecture: Chuson-ji Temple, Motsu-ji Temple, Kanjizaioin Ato, Muryokoin Ato, and Mt. Kinkeisan. This article will introduce each of these five locations.
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