Popular posts

• 

  Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Restaurant

  Posted in: Chugoku, Yamaguchi

  1474 Views

  The Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Restaurant is a prestigious kappo ryokan (inn serving traditional Japanese cuisine) that has welcomed many members of the Imperial Family as its guests. Located in Amidaiji Town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, it was the first restaurant to receive a public license to serve fugu (blowfish). Enjoy the seasonal delicacies of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and take pleasure in gazing out at the ocean from your guestroom or while soaking in the bath.

  Read more
• 

  "Implementing regulations for serving passengers and handling connecting baggage on international and domestic flights."

  Posted in: Flight news

  1466 Views

  Bamboo specifies detailed procedures for connecting flights.

  Read more
• 

  National Ainu Museum

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

  1465 Views

  The museum's mission is "to promote proper understanding and awareness of Ainu history and culture in Japan and elsewhere out of respect for the dignity of the indigenous Ainu people"

  Read more
• 

  Fushimi Inari Taisha

  Posted in: Kyoto, Kansai

  1463 Views

  Fushimi Inari Taisha is found in Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a highly popular shrine in Kyoto with a long history. The shrine is also open at night, allowing you to visit at any hour of the day. The shrine features thousands of torii gates, fox statues placed in various locations, an awe-inspiring main shrine building, and other highlights. Many people visit this shrine to pray for divine favors and acquire an amulet or other charms.

  Read more
• 

  Snow Peak Okuhita Campground

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

  1456 Views

  The highland's fresh air and gorgeous starry sky are the perks of staying at this campground located at an elevation of 950 meters. From sectioned sites complete with water and electricity to a hilltop site with an expansive view, or a reasonably priced un-sectioned site, Snow Peak offers great camping experiences for novices and veterans alike.

  Read more
• 

  Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival

  Posted in: Tohoku, Fukushima

  1455 Views

  On the first Saturday, Sunday and Monday of October every year, Nihonmatsu Shrine’s annual festival is held, which has a tradition of more than 350 years. The main attraction is the 3,000 brightly glowing red paper lanterns. On the eve of the festival, seven large floats called Taikodai are gathered from neighboring towns, and a ceremony is held to light the sacred flame of Nihonmatsu Shrine to the red paper lanterns. The 11-meter tall Taikodai are each decorated with 300 lanterns, and they...

  Read more
• 

  National Parks in Hokkaido

  Posted in: Hokkaido

  1455 Views

  National Parks in Hokkaido

  Read more
• 

  Awa Odori Kaikan

  Posted in: Shikoku, Tokushima

  1454 Views

  You can enjoy Tokushima’s world-class Awa Odori dance throughout the year in the biggest Awa Odori Hall. There is also a museum where you can learn the history of Awa Odori, and you can get Tokushima souvenirs at Tokushima Products Tourist Information Plaza, Arudeyo Tokushima. The fifth floor is Bizan Ropeway Sanroku Station.

  Read more
• 

  Yonago Castle Ruins

  Posted in: Chugoku, Tottori

  1453 Views

  Yonago Castle was built on top of the 90-meter high Minatoyama in central Yonago City, and is sometimes called "Kume Castle". From the ruins, you can look out over West Hoki. The view from the castle mound is loved by the local populace.

  Read more
• 

  Lake Toya

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

  1449 Views

  The lake is a crater north of Mount Usu, and is the largest and best quality hot spring resort in Hokkaido.

  Read more
• 

  Mount Norikura

  Posted in: Chubu, Gifu

  1448 Views

  Mount Norikura stands at the southern tip of the Northern Japan Alps. Although rising at the 3,000-meter level, the mountain range offers fun and easy trekking for beginners and families as well. A bus ride from Hida Takayama to the Tatamidaira bus stop at 2,700 meters takes just 90 minutes, and shuttle bus services are available every day during in-season. There is a bounty of beautiful nature to see, including the snow grouse, designated as a Special Natural Monument, and the exotic...

  Read more
• 

  Shosenkyo Gorge

  Posted in: Kanto, Yamanashi

  1441 Views

  Nationally designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Shosenkyo is known as Japan's most beautiful gorge. It has a promenade along the valley where you can see unusual stones as well as enjoy the fabulous nature views of each season. The gorge is particularly beautiful during the autumn foliage season. The contrast of the autumn leaves with Kakuenbo, an oddly shaped rock 180 meters high, and the 30-meter-tall Senga Waterfall attracts a number of tourists.

  Read more