Sanagi Island (佐柳島) in Kagawa Prefecture‘s Nakatado District (仲多度郡) was originally known for the Daitengu Shrine. The long‐nosed goblin enshrined here is famous for his ability to help pilgrims retrieve their lost possessions. However, more recently, Sanagi Island in Shikoku has gained a reputation as a cat island, where cats are known to jump between […]
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Kyoto is most famous for its temples and shrines. But nowadays, due to over-tourism, you can hardly enjoy the traditional township in the city center fully. Fortunately, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (京都御苑), which is a few stations away from Kyoto Station, isn’t flooded with tourists. The vast park that houses Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto
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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート) is a scenic route that traverses the Japanese Northern Alps, connecting Toyama and Nagano Prefectures. Known as the Roof of Japan, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens on April 15 and closes on November 30 each year. This spectacular route is renowned for its magnificent 20-meter snow wall at the
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Please don’t treat Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka as just another theme park where you can board the rides whenever and as many times as you want, as long as you pay for admission. The theme park is so popular that there may be more than one part of the park where you won’t
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Although there are several Universal Studios around the world, Universal Studios Japan (or simply USJ) remains one of the top attractions in Osaka. While this is good news for Universal Studios, this isn’t the case for the visitors. After all, a packed theme park means longer queues at the popular rides. Thus, it is intuitive
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The Super Nintendo World is the most packed area in Universal Studios Japan (some also refer to the area as the Super Mario World Japan). Planning is highly recommended to avoid wasting your time and physical stamina on the day. Because either an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking (エリア入場確約券) or an Area Timed Entry
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The question, “What time does Universal Studios Japan in Osaka open?” may sound stupid as the information is widely available on Google and USJ’s website. However, it is a valid question when it comes to Universal Studios Japan, as the theme park usually opens 30 to 90 minutes earlier than its official opening hours. If
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If you are a Ghibli fan, the Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) in Aichi Prefecture is a must-visit for you! Although its location isn’t as convenient as the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo (near Kichijōji), many scenes from various Ghibli movies have been recreated in the theme park. It is the spot in the world where you can get
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While increasing in popularity as a day trip destination from Naha, Aka Island (阿嘉島) remains a relatively less-visited inhabited island amongst the Kerama Islands group. And the good thing is that Aka Island is connected to Geruma Island (慶留間島) and Fukaji Island (外地島) by bridges, so that you can explore three islands with a single
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Planning a perfect escape to Aka Island? Finding the right place to stay is key to an unforgettable trip. From cozy guesthouses run by locals to hotels, the island near Okinawa offers a range of accommodations that provide an authentic Okinawa island experience. Whether you plan to travel solo or with a group of friends
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