Things to Do
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Wakayama
Shrines & Temples
Kumano-Nachi Taisha
3.65 16One of the three major shrines on Kumano mountains that is believed to help with relationships and wishes. There is an 850-year-old giant camphor tree and many other spots to see.
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Kumano Kodo Travel Guide: Beginner-Friendly Walks and Itineraries
Explore the Kumano Kodo’s location, history, and main routes with maps. Compare 3 recommended walks for first-time visitors, plus sights, transportation, clothing, packing tips, and places to stay.
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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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Gifu
Famous Places
Hida Takayama Old Townscape
4.52 33The old streets of Hida Takayama are full of flavor.
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A Complete Guide to Hida Takayama’s Old Town: Experience the Timeless Scenery of Traditional Japan
Located in central Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hida Takayama’s Old Town is a historic district that retains much of the atmosphere of the Edo period (1603-1868). Streets lined with black-lacquered lattice doors, projecting lattice windows, and traditional storehouses possess a quiet, timeless beauty. Simply walking through the area offers a glimpse into daily life when Takayama flourished as a castle town.
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 2]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go. This article will introduce Shirakawa-go in the morning on my 2nd day, as well as my walk through Takayama.
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Hyogo
Experiences Facilities
Celestial Yoga (Takeda Castle Ruins)
A yoga workshop to purify your mind in a spiritual place.
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A Travel Guide to the Takeda Castle Ruins, the Castle in the Sky with Mystical Views
The Takeda Castle Ruins are the remains of a mountain castle located on a mountaintop at an elevation of Approx. 354 meters, and are a rare example of ruins that remain almost completely intact even on a national level. Its greatest appeal is the fantastical view of the Takeda Castle Ruins wrapped in a sea of clouds on clear early mornings. This article introduces ways to enjoy sightseeing at the Takeda Castle Ruins, access information, and key points to know if you want to see the sea of clouds. By the time you finish reading, you should have all the information you need to fully enjoy the Takeda Castle Ruins.
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A yoga workshop to purify your mind in a spiritual place
The Takeda Castle Ruins that spread out on the summit of a mountain 353.7 m in elevation has been called the "Machu Picchu of Japan," and it is also famous as a spot with a wonderful view. Especially from September to November, you often find a view surrounded by a sea of clouds, giving you a mystical experience as if you are floating in the air.
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