Things to Do
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Yamanashi
Nature Spots
Lake Yamanaka（Yamanaka-ko）
3.73 16The closest lake to Mt.Fuji.
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[Shojiko Lake Travel Guide] Enjoy Spectacular Views Where Mt. Fuji and the Lake Meet
Shojiko Lake is one of the component assets of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage site. Although it is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes, it offers scenery unique to Shojiko Lake, where Mt. Fuji and natural beauty exist in perfect harmony. This article introduces ways to enjoy Shojiko Lake, also known as the Switzerland of the East, along with the charms of the Fuji Five Lakes you should visit together. Read this before your trip to make the most of Shojiko Lake.
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Experience the Breathtaking Beauty of the Mountains! 32 Tourist Spots in Yamanashi
Surrounded by majestic mountains such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps, Yamanashi offers stunning views in every season. The picturesque landscapes featuring Mt. Fuji and the lakes are a must-see. In this article, we'll introduce you to the best spots to enjoy Yamanashi's natural beauty, along with recommended accommodations, dining, and shopping areas.
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Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi Prefecture - Sunset Shore & Autumn Leaves Festival
I went to Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture to photograph the autumn leaves. It was a 20-min bus ride from the Fujikyuko Line's Fujisan Station to the Lake Yamanakako: Asahigaoka bus stop...
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Mie
Shrines & Temples
Ise Jingu
3.73 14A two-thousand-year-old Shinto shrine, filled with the origins of Japanese history, nature, and architecture.
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30 Things to Do in Mie
Mie Prefecture is home to many spiritually significant sites, such as Ise Jingu, one of Japan's premier power spots, and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The picturesque scenery, surrounded by both sea and mountains, is sure to soothe your soul. Additionally, you can enjoy delicious gourmet dishes made from the bounty of the land and sea. Why not visit Mie for a trip that will recharge both your mind and body?
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Best Street Food Near Ise Jingu: A Guide to Oharaimachi & Okage Yokocho
If you’re visiting “Ise Jingu,” be sure to stop by “Oharaimachi & Okage Yokocho” as well. This historic street stretches for Approx. 800 meters and is filled with a retro Ise atmosphere, lined with many restaurants, snack stands, and souvenir shops-perfect for strolling and tasting local bites before or after your visit. In this article, we’ll cover key details about Oharaimachi & Okage Yokocho and introduce the best street food for lunch or a quick snack. They’re all classic, popular picks-so you can’t go wrong.
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Ise Jingu Travel Guide : A Complete Guide to Highlights, Visiting Order, and Access for Geku & Naiku
Ise Jingu, regarded as the most prestigious Shinto shrine in Japan, is a special and sacred place often called “the spiritual hometown of the Japanese people.” With 7 to 8 million visitors each year, this sacred area has a history of over 2,000 years and offers a powerful sense of Japanese culture and faith. This article covers everything from essential basics like Ise Jingu’s history and blessings to must-see spots, worship etiquette, and how to get around. We’ve compiled key information that’s especially helpful for first-time visitors, so be sure to read to the end.
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Akita
Famous Places
Samurai Residences in Kakunodate
3.71 15Take in the Beautiful Cityscape Featuring Black Fencing and Samurai Residences.
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Visiting Kakunodate and its Samurai Residences
Within Kakunodate-cho of Akita Prefecture are the remnants of a flourishing castle town from about 400 years ago. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.
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25 Things to Do in Akita
Akita is a place where you can find many landscapes full of traditional Japanese charm. If you're visiting Akita, be sure to explore its tourist spots that reflect traditional Japanese culture and customs, as well as some of Japan's most renowned hidden hot springs. This article introduces the best attractions, shopping spots, and events in Akita to help you fully experience its charm.
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Fall Foliage Hikes in Kakunodate!
A hiking trail through Kakunodate for viewing fall foliage: set off from the neighborhood of Kakunodate Station, walk northward along the road of Bukeyashiki (Bukeyashiki-dori), to south along the road of Tamachi Bukeyashiki (Tamachi Bukeyashiki-dori), and return to Kakunodate Station.
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Gion, Higashiyama, Yamashina
Shrines & Temples
Yasaka Shrine
3.71 16An ancient shrine with over 1,300-year history since before the relocation of Japan’s capital to Heian-kyo, it is also known as the birthplace of the Gion Festival, and has been highly revered.
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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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[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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Kyoto in the fall - Illuminated Fall Foliage at Kodai-ji -
In this article, we will introduce you some pictures that were taken at Kodai-ji on November 28th 2010, during a time of night-time special viewing. The temple is in the walking distance from Yasaka-jinja and it is famous for a superb garden.
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Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
Shopping Streets
First Avenue Tokyo Station
3.65 15Directly connected to "Tokyo Station", the gateway to Japan, this commercial facility is filled with the charms of Japan.
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A lot of experiences that you can only have here! "Tokyo Okashi Land"
"Tokyo Okashi Land" is directly connected to Tokyo Station, just outside the "Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Exit ticket gate". Antenna stores of "Ezaki Glico," "Morinaga Seika," "Calbee," and "Kameda Seika," all of which are nationally popular confectionery manufacturers, are located here, where you can not only purchase limited products but also enjoy unique experiences.
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How to enjoy First Avenue Tokyo Station that you can only buy, experience, and enjoy here
This article focuses on "First Avenue Tokyo Station (First Avenue Tokyo Station)", a commercial facility inside Tokyo Station that attracts specialty products and gourmet foods not only from Tokyo but from all over Japan.
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Tokyo's best restaurants in one place! “Tokyo Ramen Street”, where you could go for a week and never get bored!
Directly connected to Tokyo Station, just outside the Yaesu Underground Central Exit ticket gate, Tokyo Ramen Street is home to eight of Tokyo's best-known ramen stores, offering a different genre of ramen every day of the week, even if you go for a week. With not only popular and classic menus from famous restaurants, but also menus exclusive to Tokyo Ramen Street, it is no exaggeration to say that you can fully enjoy Tokyo's ramen here alone.
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A Complete List of Best Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo!
Tokyo is a “ramen arena”, where too many excellent ramen restaurants are concentrated. Dazzled by much choice, quite a few foreign tourists might be of two minds before entering a restaurant to consummate their tours. So, we select and categorize huge popular ramen restaurants and list their information here for your reference!
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Tokyo Character Street, an exciting space for both adults and children
"Tokyo Character Street", where about 30 of the most popular character stores from Japan and abroad are gathered, is located just outside the "Yaesu Underground Central Exit ticket gate" on the B1 floor. Fans have no reason not to visit, as the shops sell limited-edition goods featuring popular characters such as "Pokémon," "Crayon Shin-chan," "Pretty Cure," "Sumikkogurashi," and Studio Ghibli productions. With limited-time-only events and stores, there is always an exciting and attractive space to visit.
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Nagasaki
Amusement Parks & Theme parks
HUIS TEN BOSCH
3.65 16A 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”.
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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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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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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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