Motonosumi Shrine About Motonosumi Shrine Motonosumi Shrine (元乃隅神社) is a beautiful shrine located in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture along the coast of the Sea of Japan. The shrine was chosen by CNN as one of the “31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan,” this extraordinary shrine is located on the edge of a sheer cliffside. And there 123 torii […]
Nishinoshima Island Oki Islands Nishinoshima Island is a small island that along with its neighbors Nakanoshima, Chiburijima, along with the larger Dogo Island this four islands are called the Oki Islands and are located about 50-80 kilometers off of the coast of mainland Shimane Prefecture. Oki was formed by volcanic activity around six million years
Tottori Sand Dunes Explore Japan’s largest sand dunes About Sand Dunes The Tottori Sand Dunes (in Japanese – 鳥取砂丘, Tottori Sakyu) are large sand dunes located just outside the city center and are Tottori‘s most famous tourist attraction. Therefore, it is a must for any visitor to Tottori. They extend for about 16 kilometers along
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Miyajima Island The famous floating shrine and deers About Miyajima Island If you’re staying in Hiroshima then we’d recommend spending a full day on Miyajima Island. . Miyajima (宮島) is a small island that takes less than an hour to arrive from Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide
Korakuen Garden One of Japan’s three most celebrated gardens About Korakuen Garden Korakuen (後楽園, Kōrakuen) is a beautiful landscape garden and Okayama’s main attraction. Korakuen is ranked as one of Japan’s three best landscape gardens (Along with Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen and Mito’s Kairakuen).The garden is located near Okayama Castle, which can be seen from the garden. Okayama Castle The garden
Himeji Castle One of Japan’s best preserved feudal castle About Himeji Castle Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō) is also known as the White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance. and is both a Japanese National Treasure and a World Heritage site. Its status as one of Japan’s 12 remaining original castles (Unlike many
Nara Park (In the Sakura Season) Nara Park is one of the must-see areas in Nara City. About the park Nara Park (奈良公園, Nara Kōen) is a large park in central Nara, the vast area covers 660 hectares and the park etablished in 1880. The park is renowned for its free-roaming deer. Nara’s over 1200
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Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Visit in Kyoto’s Most Famous Sightseeing Spot! About the temple & history Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) means “Pure Water Temple”, is one of the most old and historic temples of Japan.This temple was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. It was originally associated with
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Universal Studio Japan (USJ) About the USJ Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia! This theme park is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Land. There’s a lot to cover about this park – so let’s get started! Park
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Mizu-no-Mori Water Botanical Garden “Contact between plants and water and and people” About the Botanical park A public park located on the Karasuma Peninsula. Kusatsu City that located in Shiga Prefecture on the southeastern shore of Lake Biwa. Mizu-no-Mori Water Botanical Garden is also known as Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden. The Garden is a wonder
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