Activities

Looking for Beaches Near Kyoto? Your Guide to Swimming at Amanohashidate

September 21, 2025 / Beaches/Water Sports, Kansai Region, Kyoto Prefecture

Amanohashidate is renowned as one of Japan’s “Three Most Scenic Views,” but this destination in northern Kyoto Prefecture is much more than a famous viewpoint. The true beauty of this “bridge to heaven” extends to its coastline, where two distinct beaches offer visitors different experiences. On the south end of the sandbar, you have the […]

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The Ultimate Guide to How to Enjoy Aka Island

September 6, 2025 / Beaches/Water Sports, Hidden Gems, Okinawa

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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Nishibama Beach: Th Best Beach on Okinawa’s Aka Island

September 6, 2025 / Beaches/Water Sports, Okinawa

Nishibama Beach (北浜ビーチ) is Aka Island’s main beach. The spot is renowned for its stunning Kerama-Blue waters and soft, pristine white-sand beach. Many people would visit the beach for snorkeling to explore the gorgeous coral reefs spreading near the shore. Besides coral reefs, you might be able to swim with a sea turtle at Nishibama

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The Ultimate Guide to Hozugawa River Boat Ride

September 14, 2025 / Autumn Foliage, Cultural Experiences & Activities, Kansai Region, Kyoto Prefecture, Transport

When visiting Japan, experiencing the country’s unique culture and activities is a must for most international tourists. If that is the case for you, consider taking the Hozugawa River Boat (Hozugawa Kudari, 保津川下り) to Arashiyama. You are completely disconnected from civilisation once the boat starts floating on the Hozugawa River. Boarding a traditional boat and

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A Guide to Zamami Island and the Michelin-Starred Beach

September 1, 2025 / Beaches/Water Sports, Hidden Gems, Okinawa

Aside from Tokashiki Island (渡嘉敷島), Zamami Island (座間味島) is also considered one of the best snorkeling spots in Okinawa. Why? Because one of the beaches on Zamami Island was given a two-star rating by the Michelin Green Guide Japan! In addition to the Kerama-Blue colored beaches where sea turtles linger, Zamami Island is another spot

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The Ultimate Guide to Furuzamami Beach and Ama Beach

September 1, 2025 / Beaches/Water Sports, Okinawa

Zamami Island is one of the most popular Okinawa snorkeling spots near Naha, and the reason is apparent. The island with a Michelin two-star rated beach is just too hard to say no to! But is the Furuzamami Beach overrated? And are there other snorkeling spots worth visiting on Zamami Island? Before you hop onto

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Yanagawa River Boat: The Must-Try Experience in Fukuoka

August 9, 2025 / Cultural Experiences & Activities, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyūshū Region

Yanagawa River Boat, also known as Donkobune (どんこ船) or Kawakudari (川下り), is a must-do in Fukuoka‘s Yanagawa City. Sitting on the traditional boat, you can spend a relaxing time gazing at the weeping willows, seasonal flowers, and beautiful white-walled townscape from the river. Depending on the season, you may also be able to see ducks

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Oirase Gorge – Discover the Most Picturesque Place in Japan

August 10, 2025 / 100 Hidden Scenic Spots, 100 Landscapes of Japan, Aomori Prefecture, Autumn Foliage, Cycling, National Places of Scenery Beauty, Snow Scenery, Tōhoku Region, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

The 14-km Oirase Gorge (奥入瀬渓流) in Aomori Prefecture is known as one of Japan’s most scenic spots. No matter which season you visit Oirase Gorge, you will definitely be amazed by its beauty. Apart from the artificial walking tracks, the whole gorge remains in its original form. The virgin forest, the rocks, big and small,

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The Best Guide to What Are the Top Festivals in Morioka

August 10, 2025 / Cultural Experiences & Activities, Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

As a city with a long history, there are a couple of representative festivals in Morioka that you could consider joining. During the festivals, the city is packed with visitors. Yatai stalls selling every kind of festival food you could hope for also fill the approach of the shrines that hold them.

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Manza Onsen: The Hot Spring Town Closest to the Sky in Japan

March 9, 2025 / Gunma Prefecture, Kantō Region, Onsen/Hot Spring, Skiing/Snowboarding

While the most famous hot spring resort in Gunma Prefecture is Kusatsu Onsen, Manza Onsen (万座温泉) on its west is the destination for all nature lovers! Situated at an elevation of 1,800 meters, Manza Onsen is the hot spring town closest to the sky in Japan! Although located in a mountainous area, most of the

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