Things to Do
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Kobe
Tourist Attractions
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
4.64 11This is the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Honshu and Awaji Island, and is a beautiful bridge nicknamed the Pearl Bridge.
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Complete Guide to Visiting Naruto: a Full Line-up of Must-See Spots!
Naruto is known for its world-class, oversized whirlpool currents, unforgettable tourism, and delicious eats. But with so much to do there are still plenty of visitors who aren’t sure what to see on their trip. If that’s you, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a full overview of Naruto’s best spots to help you build a travel plan that’s custom fit to you.
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A complete guide to Awaji Island! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs
Awaji Island, a wonderful resort area where you can enjoy beautiful flowers, an endless ocean and fresh produce grown in the abundant nature. It is a popular tourist spot among visitors from both Japan and overseas with its easy access from the Kansai region. There are so many places to introduce on this island full of entertainment. Let's get started!
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Yamanashi
Shrines & Temples
Arakurayama Sengen Park
4.64 11A Popular Spot for Sakura Cherry Blossoms, a Pagoda and Mount Fuji.
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Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can see the “upside-down Fuji,” one of Japan's most scenic views, is easily accessible from the city center and is a popular tourist destination for enjoying the natural scenery throughout the seasons. There are accommodations where you can soak in open-air hot springs with views of Mt. Fuji and dining options where you can savor Yamanashi's gourmet cuisine, offering a variety of enjoyable experiences.
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Enjoying a Beautiful View of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture’s Fujiyoshida – Arakurayama Sengen Park
If you walk about 10 minutes from the Fujikyuko Line’s Shimoyoshida Station, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, then climb 398 steps, you will reach Arakurayama Sengen Park, a must-visit location. This is an admission-free park giving where you can enjoy a fine view of Mount Fuji and commanding a panoramic view of Fujiyoshida.
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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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A Guide to Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine: Panoramic Views Full of Japanese Charm
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine is a scenic spot where you can take in a quintessentially Japanese view, with Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most iconic symbols, beautifully framed by a torii gate and cherry blossoms. This article introduces access to Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, highlights within the grounds, and nearby sightseeing spots. Read this before your visit to enjoy Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine even more.
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It's Sakura Season at Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture!
All over Japan, Sakura (cherry blossoms) are reaching full bloom earlier than usual this year. Today, I'd like to introduce the Sakura at Arakurayama Sengen Park (nicknamed the Memorial Tower). It's located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
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Osaka
Famous Places
Dotonbori
4.62 24The “eat ‘till you drop” foodie destination marked by the larger than life signboard.
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Feast on Osaka’s Best Bites: A Guide to Kuromon Ichiba Market
Known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” the massive shopping street Kuromon Ichiba Market is packed with carefully selected ingredients. Around 150 shops line this lively arcade, where you can enjoy shopping and outstanding seafood to your heart’s content. Here’s what to eat at the food-walkers’ paradise Kuromon Ichiba Market, plus other shopping streets to enjoy nearby. Use this guide and you’ll be able to enjoy Kuromon Ichiba Market to the fullest.
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Enjoy Osaka’s Iconic Scenery and Food! A Dotonbori Sightseeing Guide
Known as the “Nation’s Kitchen,” Dotonbori has a long history of helping shape Japan’s food culture, with rows of warehouse residences during the Edo period. It is still known as a “city of indulgent eating,” where you can enjoy Osaka specialties and many other outstanding dishes. Beyond the food, the area is also home to iconic Osaka scenery and popular sightseeing spots, making it a must-visit destination in Osaka. Here is an introduction to sightseeing spots, restaurants, and nearby areas worth visiting along with Dotonbori.
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Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Observatories
TOKYO SKYTREE(R)
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)4.62 39Take in Panoramic Views from 634 Meters Up! This Tower is in a Commercial Complex with Entertainment Facilities.
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[Tokyo Skytree Travel Guide] Enjoy One-of-a-Kind Views and Experiences You Can Only Have Here
Tokyo Skytree is Tokyo’s newest symbol and one of its top attractions. Only here can you take in the entire metropolis from the world’s tallest tower. The skyline spread out below is truly breathtaking. With dining, shopping, and plenty of entertainment options, there are many ways to enjoy your visit. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Tokyo Skytree special, plus the can’t-miss highlights to help you make the most of your trip.
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Best Places to Enjoy Tokyo Skytree Night Views: 12 Stunning Viewpoints
Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding broadcasting tower at 634 meters, is one of Tokyo’s most popular attractions, drawing visitors from Japan and abroad. The views from its observation decks are breathtaking, and on a clear day you can see across the Kanto Plain. With shopping, great food, and even an aquarium, Tokyo Skytree has plenty to offer. And one of its biggest highlights is the Tokyo Skytree night view. The city skyline seen from Skytree, plus the illuminated tower itself, are must-sees when sightseeing in Tokyo. In this article, we’ve handpicked the best spots to enjoy Tokyo Skytree night views to the fullest.
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Tokyo・Asakusa Photo spots for cherry blossoms around Tokyo Skytree area.
There are a lot of scenic spots for photo taking near Asakusa Station, as there are Sumida River, cherry blossoms and Tokyo Skytree.
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Experience Tokyo’s "Now" and "Then" in a Day! 7 Must-Visit Spots Around Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree is a modern landmark and a popular destination that showcases Japan's latest technology and trends through its impressive height and expansive facilities. At the same time, Sumida Ward, where Tokyo Skytree stands, and nearby Asakusa offer numerous spots where you can experience traditional Japanese culture within walking distance.
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Ashikaga
Parks & Gardens
Ashikaga Flower Park
4.61 18A paradise of flowers and lights. And in this place, its greatest gift: a stunning tunnel of great wisterias.
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Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!
The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!
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A large natural curtain with wisteria in purple and white. “Ashikaga Flower Park” for day trip. (Ashikaga City of Tochigi Prefecture)
After enter the park, you will see a huge curtain-like made of Japanese wisteria in colour purple and white in front of you...
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Kagawa
Shrines & Temples
Kotohiragu Shrine
4.60 10Known as "Konpira-san," it is one of the most famous spiritual spots in Shikoku.
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One of Kagawa’s Top Power Spots! A Sightseeing Guide to Kotohiragu Shrine
Known by the affectionate nickname “Konpira-san,” Kotohiragu Shrine is one of Kagawa’s most iconic historic shrines. It is especially famous for its long stone staircase leading up to the main shrine, with plenty to enjoy along the way, including natural beauty, tradition, and cultural richness. The lively atmosphere, filled with many visitors, also makes for a pleasant worship experience. This article introduces the highlights and charms of Kotohiragu Shrine. It covers the key points so even first-time visitors can enjoy it, so be sure to read to the end.
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[Ritsurin Garden Visitor Guide] A Scenic Spot Where You Can Experience Japanese Atmosphere and Culture
Ritsurin Garden is a place where you can enjoy scenery full of Japanese charm and experience Japanese culture across its vast grounds. It changes with the seasons, and even a short walk reveals landscapes with different kinds of beauty. Here is useful information to know before your visit, including the best seasons to go and the garden’s highlights.
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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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Kyoto
Shrines & Temples
Yasaka Shrine
4.60 11An 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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Yamanashi
Nature Spots
Lake Yamanaka（Yamanaka-ko）
4.60 15The 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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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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Yamanashi,Shizuoka
Nature Spots
Mt. Fuji
4.59 17World Heritage Site and Japan’s tallest mountain at 3,776 meters tall.
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[Complete Mt. Fuji Travel Guide] Discover the Appeal of Japan’s Icon and the Best Ways to Enjoy It!
Mt. Fuji is Japan’s highest and most celebrated peak, a mountain the country proudly presents to the world. Every year, many visitors from Japan and abroad come to admire its breathtaking scenery, and its beautiful form has captivated countless people. Because of its beauty and grandeur, it has long been an object of worship and a source of artistic inspiration, continuing to have a major influence on the Japanese people since ancient times. Its history and value have been recognized, and it is registered as a World Heritage site. To help even first-time visitors enjoy all that Mt. Fuji has to offer, this article comprehensively introduces not only spectacular viewpoints, but also climbing routes, important tips for climbing, and nearby sightseeing spots.
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Climbing Mount Fuji, a World Heritage! (A Complete Guide to the Yoshida Trail)
If you have climbed Mount Fuji (at an elevation of 3,776 m), the symbol of Japan, you definitely have a pleasant memory. And if you have seen the sunrise at the summit of Mount Fuji, it is absolutely an unforgettable experience! People hike up Mount Fuji usually between early July and early September, outside which climbing Mount Fuji is not permitted. Here we recommend the Yoshida trail that is safe and convenient even for first-time climbers.
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Basic Information and Tips You Should Know Before Climbing Mount Fuji
This article introduces everything you should know before climbing Mount Fuji-including the rules and etiquette of the climb, necessary preparations, important precautions, and potential risks. It also summarizes the latest information on entry management and access restrictions.
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Nagano
Tourist Attractions
Jigokudani Monkey Park
4.58 12A spot where you can closely observe the natural behavior of wild Japanese macaques.
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[Jigokudani Yaen Koen Travel Guide] A Rare Chance to See Monkeys Soaking in Hot Springs
Jigokudani Yaen Koen is a rare sightseeing spot in Japan where you can observe wild Japanese macaques up close. In particular, the sight of monkeys soaking in hot springs has drawn strong attention from Japan and abroad. The park was created without altering the natural environment, so visitors can also enjoy the scenery and observe plants and animals other than the monkeys. This article introduces the charms of Jigokudani Yaen Koen, how to enjoy it, and recommended spots nearby. Use this guide for your trip, and you’ll be able to enjoy Jigokudani Yaen Koen to the fullest.
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29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes
Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.
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A Free Travel to Nagano in Winter to See Wild Japanese Macaques Loving Bathing in Hot Springs and Living in Jigokudani Monkey Park!
An around 90-minute train ride on the Nagano Shinkansen (now a part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen) can take us from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, where we can take another train by the Nagano Electric Railway to get to Yudanaka Station. The station is close to the entrance of Jigokudani (hell valley), which is a paradise on earth for Japanese Macaques loving bathing in onsens (Japanese hot springs). Tourists from Europe and America have given the macaque inhabiting this area an affectionate nickname “snow monkey”.
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