Things to Do
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Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Shrines & Temples
Sensoji Temple
4.70 60One of Japan’s most frequented destinations! Over 1300 years of history here at the oldest temple in Tokyo.
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Kaminari-mon, the "Thunder Gate" and central landmark of Asakusa.
In Asakusa, you can really sense the good old age of traditional Tokyo. Asakusa is highly popular as a place where one can experience authentic Tokyo.
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“Fukumitsuya”; a must-visit souvenior shop in Asakusa “Kaminarimon”
If you are one of people who would not know where to look in for souvenirs, we recommend visiting “Fukumitsuya”. It is a gift shop in Asakusa. We asked the shop owner what they recommend for tourists looking for gifts.
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Ibaraki
Parks & Gardens
Hitachi Seaside Park
4.34 8Enjoy 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.
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Ehime
Tourist Attractions
Botchan Ressha Train
3.86 3A replica of the steam-powered train that carries people through Matsuyama
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Matsuyama Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Hidden Gems, 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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Your Next Travel Fix via Streetcars and Trams! 16 Top Lines Selected by a Lifelong Streetcar Enthusiast
Track the historic tale of streetcars and trams in Japan back to its start 130 years ago in Kyoto, where the nation’s first city tram line opened in 1895. Different lines and streetcar names have come and gone since, but today you can still find this front-and-center way of getting around town all across Japan. One streetcar and tram enthusiast named Kenji Iwanuma sat down to tell us that “Streetcars and tramways are special kind of experience that locals and overseas travelers should all try”. Below we’ve rounded up his insider look and top-recommended lines to try when booking your next adventure in Japan.
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Shiga
Observatories
Biwako Terrace
Enjoy eating while looking at the best lake in Japan
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The best place to go on a bike trip in Japan! Six cycling routes filled with the charms of Japan
Let us introduce you to the six cycle routes and their respective highlights.
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Enjoy eating while looking at the best lake in Japan
Enjoy a five-minute midair stroll along a ropeway with a 360 degree glass-sided cable car as you climb the 1,108 meter-high Mt. Uchimi. On the summit, facing Lake Biwa, is the Biwako Terrace's main terrace, The Main.
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All the Thrills of Winter Sports and Jaw-Dropping Views over Lake Biwa here at Biwako Valley!
Winter sports are one of the big draws of Japan in winter. Glimmering landscapes blanketed with silvery white snow just wait for you to take to the slopes for some ever-popular skiing or even snowboarding. At Biwako Valley, a legendary Kansai ski spot in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, you can do just that, all while basking in jaw-dropping views of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in all of Japan, located just steps from the Keihanshin area. Here’s a roundup of all ski related things to do and so much more located nearby! Gear up this winter for a ski trip to Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture!
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