For all the farm animal lovers, you will have a lot of fun at Rokkōsan Pasture (神戸市立 六甲山牧場), meeting their sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, and even guinea pigs! Especially the sheep: although they graze on grassland, they are used to being around humans. So unlike some sheep in other pastures that will start escaping from […]
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If you are a nature lover, visit Mount Rokkō (六甲山) and Mount Maya (摩耶山) when you come to Kobe. There are a couple of ways to get to the top of the two mountains. The attractions in Mt. Rokkō and Mt. Maya can be easily accessed by bus services running on the mountains. How you want
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Mount Rokkō (六甲山) and Mount Maya (摩耶山) are two mountains in Kobe City’s northeast, popular weekend getaway destinations for locals and international travellers alike. The mountains aren’t your typical natural beauty; they also offer Japan’s best city views at night. In summer, it is an excellent escape from the summer heat in big cities. On
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Looking for the perfect day trip from Tokyo? Step back in time in Kawagoe (川越), a charming city affectionately known as “Little Edo” (Koedo, 小江戸). Located just 30 minutes from the bustle of Shinjuku, Kawagoe offers a glimpse into Japan’s historic past with its beautifully preserved Kurazukuri Street and iconic Toki no Kane (Bell of
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If you want to enjoy onsen near Sendai, Akiu Onsen (秋保温泉) has to be the top choice. Not only is this one of the top three hot spring towns in northeastern Japan, but two past Japanese emperors also loved it. This was how it earned the title of Nihon San Miyu (日本三御湯), a name bestowed
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Akiu Ōtaki Falls (秋保大滝), also known as the Akiu Great Falls (or simply Akiu Falls), is the must-see spot in Akiu Onsen. The 55-meter-tall waterfall is just spectacular, no matter which season you visit. It was thus chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls and designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
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Nestled in the lush mountains of Sendai, Saikōji Temple (西光寺), sometimes referred to as Akiu Ōtaki Fudōson (秋保大滝不動尊), serves as the serene spiritual gateway to the magnificent Akiu Great Falls. This historic Buddhist temple is a must-visit for travelers exploring the Akiu Onsen. The temple offers a peaceful atmosphere where ancient architecture meets the raw
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Near the town center of the Akiu Onsen, Akiusha (アキウ舎) is a café housed in a beautifully renovated 160-year-old farmhouse that blends Edo-period charm with modern culinary innovation. This popular café is celebrated for its “field-to-table” concept, showcasing fresh, locally grown Miyagi produce in a rustic-chic setting. Notably, Akiusha is the only place in Akiu
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Sendai, the Tōhoku region’s biggest city, attracting more than 20 million tourists each year, is an amazing destination that blends town and countryside, even in its city center. This is why the locals proudly advertise their hometown as the City of Trees (Morio no Miyako, 杜の都). The city, with a good balance of urban and
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey into a world of shifting colors and intricate patterns at the Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum (仙台万華鏡美術館). Located in Akiu Onsen Town in Sendai, Japan, this unique destination is one of the few museums in the world dedicated exclusively to the art of the kaleidoscope. Visitors of all ages can explore
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