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Kagawa
Cafés
Benesse House Museum Café
3.87 2Immerse Yourself in an Artistic Mood while Looking Out Over the Beautiful Seto Inland Sea at This Café
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Plenty to Enjoy Even on a Short Trip! 9 Classic Kagawa Attractions
Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, so even with a short stay you can fully enjoy must-see sights like historic shrines and castles, plus beautiful natural scenery. The remote islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, such as Shodoshima and Naoshima, are also part of Kagawa’s appeal. If you’re sightseeing in this charm-packed prefecture, here are the attractions, places to stay, and local food you won’t want to miss.
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A complete guide to Naoshima, the island of art! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs
Naoshima, located in the Seto Inland Sea, is known as the island of art and is full of unique features that only Naoshima can offer. It is an island with beautiful, photogenic nature, and we recommend it to anyone, not only art lovers, because of its variety in tourist spots. In this article, we would like to introduce the must-know highlights of Naoshima Island.
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![Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is located in the center of Shiga Prefecture.]()
Shiga
Nature Spots
Lake Biwa
4.33 18A lake in Shiga Prefecture that boasts the largest area and water storage capacity in Japan, belonging to the Yodo River system of first-grade rivers.
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Immerse Yourself in Japan’s History & Culture! The Complete Sightseeing Guide to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei
Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei is the head temple of the Tendai sect (the temple that oversees the sect) and is famous as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site with over 1,200 years of history. If you’re going to visit Enryaku-ji, you’ll want to make the most of what it has to offer. This article is for first-time visitors and covers key sights, the features of each of the three areas across its vast grounds, recommended seasons to visit, and other essential tips in as much detail as possible.
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Lake Biwa in Shiga ~Go on excursion of the lake district~
For six months after October, “The culture of water” campaign will take place in Shiga, especially around lake Biwa. Before the campaign starts, I decided to visit the eastern and northern sides of lake Biwa. The themes of my excursions are “water and life”, “water and prayer”, and “water and food”. I walked around, talk to locals, and ate local cuisine to re-discover the charm of this beautiful area and “The culture of water”.
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Ehime
Museums
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
4.18 3The museum was founded to honor the historical novel by Ryotaro Shiba. The exhibitions depict events concerning its three main characters from Matsuyama city; The Akiyama brothers and the poet Shiki Masaoka.
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The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.
Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.
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Day 3 in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture ～Okaido area, Bansuisou and Sakano Ueno Kumo Museum ～
Matsuyama City in Ehime prefecture is the biggest city in Shikoku area. Not only the city is famous for magnet tourist spots such as Matsuyama castle and Dogo Onsen, it is also deeply associated with Japanese literature and historical famous people. I made a trip to Matsuyama for 3 nights and 4 days back in November, 2016. In my article, I am going to show you the pictures from the trip and I hope they will help you to get to know the area. In this article, I will write about my visit to Bansuisou, Sakano Ueno Museum and also about nightview in the area.
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Niigata
Experiences Facilities
Ponshukan Niigata
3.58 1A one-stop-shop to taste sake from every brewery across Niigata Prefecture.
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[Niigata City 1-Day Model Itinerary] Explore Niigata City’s Must-See Spots!
With a port open since ancient times, Niigata City has grown as a key hub for transportation by land and sea. Here’s a 1-day model itinerary where you can experience the city’s history and culture. You’re sure to discover a different side of Niigata beyond the usual images of “rice country” and “sake”!
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[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!
In this article, we will introduce gourmet food that can be enjoyed in the area around Niigata Station, the gateway to Niigata. The restaurants introduced here are all famous and loved by tourists and locals alike.
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