Arima Onsen is surely the best hot spring town closest to Kyoto and Osaka. While the onsen town is full of characters and worth visiting, vegan/vegetarian meals are hard to come by. Fortunately, Onsenji Temple (温泉禅寺) offers monk cuisine, making it the only place in Kobe to enjoy the famous Shojin Ryori. The temple also […]
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If you find Kyoto and Osaka too crowded and touristy, consider visiting Shiga Prefecture on your next visit to Kansai! The less-visited prefecture is home to Japan’s largest lake, Biwako Lake. The attractions around Lake Biwa thus offer its visitors some magnificent “ocean view”. Located next to Kyoto, Shiga Prefecture is home to countless astonishing
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Although famed for the beautiful cherry blossom scenery, many places in Shiga Prefecture are worth visiting in autumn. So, if you find yourself at a loose end during the fall in Shiga, head down to these spots to experience the astonishing natural wonder of these secret places!
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Okayama Castle, one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles, and its garden Korakuen are the main attractions drawing tourists to visit Okayama. But there are many other sites you should check out. All around the prefecture are natural wonders that offer spectacular autumn foliage displays. Below we have listed 12 stunning, off-the-beaten-trail destinations in Okayama Prefecture
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Ready to find your “winning luck” in Japan? Venture beyond the buzz of Osaka’s city center to the serene, forested hills of Minoh City and discover Katsuo-ji Temple (勝尾寺), famously known as the Temple of Victory or the Daruma Temple in Osaka. This extraordinary 1,300-year-old site has a powerful history of granting success to everyone
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Whether you are a regular visitor or are discovering Minoh Park (箕面公園) in Minoh City in Osaka for the first time, the Takimichi Hiking Course (滝道ハイキングコース) should be on your itinerary. Completed in 1886, this well-maintained 2.7 km course (which takes around 40 – 50 minutes) starts at Hankyū Minoh Station (阪急箕面駅) and ends at
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Apart from Kamikōchi, Norikura Kōgen (乗鞍高原) is another breathtaking place in Matsumoto. The best thing about the relatively off-the-beaten-path destination is that it isn’t as crowded as Kamikōchi, and you can drive there without relying on public transport. So read on, and find out more about the charm of Norikura Kogen!
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Did you know that Tokyo has two major international airports? If you have a layover in Japan, you may arrive at one airport and depart from another. The Tokyo Narita Airport and the Tokyo Haneda Airport are located approximately 80 km apart. This means you will want to allow at least 2 hours to travel
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Fukuoka City, the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of the best cities in Japan to experience unique Japanese culture and enjoy a wide range of recreational activities. The city also boasts numerous tourist attractions and breathtaking scenery for you to explore. Since there are so many of them, here is our list of Fukuoka
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At the south of Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, three temples were erected in the early 8th century. Each has a worship hall designated as a National Treasure in its precinct. Together, the three Tendai sect temples have been known as the ‘Konan Sanzan (湖南三山)’ since 2005. But nowadays, instead of the national treasures, what
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