Japan Travel Catalog

Kagoshima

Parks & Gardens

Sengan-en

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A garden loved by the feudal lords and ladies of the daimyo.

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  Enjoy Kagoshima’s Spectacular Scenery, History, and Culture! A Guide to Visiting Sengan-en

  Sengan-en is a popular sightseeing spot where you can enjoy spectacular views filled with Japanese charm, blending Kagoshima’s grand natural scenery with a traditional Japanese garden. Beyond the garden itself, there are plenty of highlights, including a World Cultural Heritage site, facilities where you can experience traditional culture, and restaurants serving local cuisine. This article introduces access to Sengan-en, the best seasons to visit, and useful points to know before your trip. Use this guide to enjoy Sengan-en even more deeply.

Ibaraki

Parks & Gardens

Hitachi Seaside Park

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Enjoy 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.

Nara

Nature Spots

Mt. Yoshino

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Japan’s Best Cherryblossom Spot.

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  Yoshinoyama Travel Guide: Explore Historic Shrines and Temples Surrounded by Beautiful Nature

  Yoshinoyama is famous as Japan’s top cherry blossom destination. Not only in spring, but also in summer, fall, and winter, you can enjoy hiking while taking in beautiful seasonal scenery. Historic shrines, temples, and ruins scattered throughout the mountains are also highlights. This article introduces the charms of Yoshinoyama, popular sightseeing spots, and useful information to know before your visit. By the end, you’ll see why Yoshinoyama is considered such a popular travel destination.

Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi

Commercial Buildings

GRANSTA TOKYO

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JR East’s largest mall in the Tokyo Station with nearly 180 sweets shops, cafes, restaurants and general stores.

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  Enjoy Japan at Tokyo Station’s GRANSTA! 18 Recommended Gourmet Spots and Shops by Time of Day and Occasion

  GRANSTA is the place inside Tokyo Station where you can experience the fun of Japan all at once. Spreading both inside and outside the ticket gates of Tokyo Station, this large commercial area brings together popular restaurants, trending sweets, and exclusive souvenirs you can only find here. Even better, its appeal goes beyond dining and shopping, with Japanese culture and hands-on experiences to enjoy as well. GRANSTA is convenient enough to stop by between trips, yet rich enough to be a destination in its own right. This article covers everything from the features of each area to recommended dining by time of day, popular souvenirs, and experience spots. We also explain tips for making the most of a limited amount of time, so be sure to check it out when visiting Tokyo Station.

Osaka Castle, Kyobashi

Tourist Attractions

Tower of Osaka Castle

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It was rebuilt with donations from Osaka citizens and is now a museum, holding permanent and special exhibitions.

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  Experience the History and Nature of Japan’s Three Great Castles! Your Guide to Touring Osaka Castle

  Osaka Castle, affectionately referred to as "Taiko-san's Castle" by locals, stands as a symbol of Osaka. The site is home to numerous structures designated as Important Cultural Properties and is famous for the Osaka Castle Park, a renowned cherry blossom viewing spot. Often listed among Japan’s three great castles, Osaka Castle is celebrated worldwide for its beauty. This article highlights the must-see attractions for first-time visitors to ensure you make the most of your visit.

Wakayama

Shrines & Temples

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

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112-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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  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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  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.

Kyoto

Parks & Gardens

Maruyama Park (Kyoto)

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The 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.

Nagano

Nature Spots

Lake Suwa

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The largest lake in Nagano Prefecture, with a circumference of about 16 km.

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  29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes

  Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.

Yamaguchi

Tourist Attractions

Kintai Bridge

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An Iconic Japanese Bridge with a Beautiful and Unique Wooden Arch.

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  4 Recommended Cherry Blossom Spots in Yamaguchi Prefecture

  Yamaguchi Prefecture is the westernmost prefecture on Honshu. It is home to many scenic spots with beautiful scenery, but this article will focus on cherry blossom spots that can only be seen in their full glory between late March and early April.

Nagasaki

Amusement Parks & Theme parks

HUIS TEN BOSCH

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A resort park full of excitement, where you can be healed by colorful flowers and twinkling lights.

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  Huis Ten Bosch: Everything from Essential Info to How to Enjoy It!

  Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is one of Japan’s largest theme park resorts, featuring a European-style townscape. Across its vast grounds, you’ll find brick buildings, canals, windmills, and flowers scattered throughout, making you feel like you’re traveling in Europe. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Huis Ten Bosch, including essential information, ticket prices and how to buy them, popular attractions, and seasonal highlights. Read to the end and you’ll get the full picture-budget, how to enjoy the park, and what makes Huis Ten Bosch so special.
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  26 Things to Do in Nagasaki

  The greatest charm of Nagasaki, which has flourished as an international trading port, is its exotic cityscape. Nagasaki is the only place where you can feel the unique blend of foreign and Japanese cultures. Of course, Nagasaki's appeal doesn't stop there. The city is also popular among history enthusiasts, with many historical buildings telling of its rich past. Here, we have carefully selected must-visit sightseeing spots, gourmet experiences, and accommodations in Nagasaki, a city full of attractions.
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  HUIS TEN BOSCH; Flowers & Light Kingdom in Kyusyu

  The destination for this trip was “HAUS TEN BOSCH” in Sasebo City, Nagasaki in Kyusyu area. The reason we picked this theme park was to visit the “must-see” event, “Flower & Light Kingdom”.

Iwate

Shrines & Temples

Chuson-ji Temple

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A Temple Famous for the Glistening National Treasure “Konjikidō Golden Hall” and Lotuses.

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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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  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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  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.

Chitose and Tomakomai

Airplanes & Airport

New Chitose Airport

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Even if you don’t ride a plane, you can have fun at this aerial gate to Hokkaido.

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  Your Guide to the Best Way to Get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo

  Sapporo, the heart of Hokkaido, is one of Japan’s leading major cities and attracts countless visitors. While it offers an urban atmosphere, it is also blessed with abundant nature, with beautiful seasonal scenery and events that captivate travelers year-round. At the same time, many people planning a trip to Sapporo may be unsure which route to take into the city. This article introduces how to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station by each transportation option, along with the pros and cons. You can compare travel time and cost for each option, and also learn about useful discount tickets, so be sure to read to the end.

Okayama

Parks & Gardens

Okayama Korakuen

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One 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.