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Gifu: Panoramic view “MT. KINKA”
Gifu castle stands at the top of 329 meters high Mt. Kinka. The original castle was built in 1201 and formerly known as Inabayama Castle. Its lord of castle had changed several times and it was destroyed in 1600 after over almost 4 hundred years. Later in 1956, the present… -
Gifu: Town of Japanese Samurai sword “SEKI”
Seki city is located in Gifu prefecture (1-hour drive from the nearest international airport). The city is known as a town of manufacturing cutleries and blades with a history over 800 years. There are some places you can watch how to make a Japanese sword. At Hamono (=cutlery) Museum, they… -
Kobe: One of Japan’s oldest hot spring and Geisya “ARIMA”
Arima is a famous hot spring town within Kobe. With a history of over one thousand years, Arima Onsen (hot spring) is considered as the one of Japan’s oldest hot springs. The water contains variety of minerals and is believed to help recovery from physical exhaustion, promote health and beauty.… -
Kobe: A famous power spot “IKUTA SHRINE”
Ikuta shrine is located in the center of Kobe, it has over 1800 years history. The name of area, Kobe, was originated from Kanbe, which referred the 44 houses taking care and protecting the the deity of Ikuta shrine. The shrine was destroyed several time, a flood disaster, Kobe air… -
Kobe: Panoramic view of “MT. MAYA”
Mt. Maya’s observatory “Kikuseidai” means “scoop the stars”, it’s named after 10-million-dollar night view you can see from there. Kikuseidai provides a breathtaking panoramic view which encompasses not only the city of Kobe, Osaka but also locations as far away as the Kii Peninsula. At the night, the place turns… -
Shizuoka: Winter blooming Sakura “KAWAZU-ZAKURA”
Sakura (cherry blossoms) usually start blooming in late March and will be in full bloom within 7days or so. Then sakura fall shortly after fully bloomed. But the timing of blooming depends on the variety of cherry blossom. One of the species, “Kawazu-zakura” start blooming in early Feb, it flowers… -
Osaka: The 2nd biggest city is the kitchen of Japan “DOUTONBORI”
Osaka was a center of commercial during Edo period, it had good industrial infrastructure, which connected city by channels and roads. A variety of seafood and vegetables were gathered there, food culture was developed. Since then, Osaka has been called “the kitchen of Japan” and “kuidaore” (means ‘to eat oneself… -
Osaka: A retro deep downtown “SHINSEKAI”
Shinsekai is located in south of Osaka city, Tennoji, has remained largely untouched over the years. There are several photo spots like a giant blowfish lantern sign and Tsutenkaku as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. In 2018, 11.42 million foreign tourist visited Osaka and the area is one of the… -
Osaka: Osaka’s kitchen “KUROMON ICHIBA” (Market)
Kuromon Ichiba (Market) is located in the center of Osaka city which is near famous neon billbord. The arcade has about 580 meters and 150 shops line up on the both side of narrow street. Approx 23,000 people visit the market everyday, 150,000 people visit for year-end and new year holidays.… -
Kyoto: It attracts world “HEIAN JINGU SHRINE”
Heian Jingu Shrine was built for celebrating 1100th anniversary of transferring of the capital to Kyoto in 794. It’s a five eighth reproduction of, Chodoin, the capital facility of Heian-kyo and designated as an important cultural property in 2010. Jidai Matsuri is a festival that has been held by Heian Jingu Shrine on…
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