Speaking of the Shikoku region, Naoshima Island (直島) is one of the most-visited destinations. Not only can you adore the stunning scenery of the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海), but it is the main venue of the well-known Setouchi Triennale, also known as the Setouchi International Art Festival. Even after the festival, many artworks are permanently […]
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If you are passionate about contemporary arts, Tamano City in Okayama is probably on your itinerary. Why? Because Uno Port, where you can take a ferry to Japan’s infamous art island, Naoshima (直島), is in Tamano. While the city doesn’t have many tourist attractions, the Setouchi International Art Festival has positively impacted the rural city.
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Although not as popular as Kyoto or Osaka, Okayama Prefecture is considered a popular tourist destination among international tourists. Why? Because the prefecture is home to one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, and the famous contemporary art venue, Naoshima Island. Fortunately, a few vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants or cafes can usually
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Because one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan is located in Okayama City, the city might be on your itinerary if you fly into or out of the Kansai International Airport. While there are not as many as in Kyoto and Osaka, the good news is there are a couple of places where you
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Tokyo’s transportation system is probably the most complicated in the world. With so many train stations packed in the city, even the Japanese find it confusing when they look at Tokyo’s railway map. If you are from somewhere other than Tokyo, it is even harder to figure out which train line to get to the
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Sendai is the biggest city in the Tōhoku region. So, if you are going to be one of the 20 million tourists that visit the city soon, the good news is the city has several vegan or vegetarian-friendly spots where you can enjoy Japan’s delicious food like everyone else! The vegan/vegetarian food served in the
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Yufuin (由布院 or 湯布院) is an onsen resort town in Ōita Prefecture in northern Kyūshū. Unlike most onsen towns in Japan, this resort, backed by the scenic twin-peaked Mt. Yufu, has a wealth of boutiques, trendy cafes, and small museums. The small town, therefore, cleverly appeals to all types of travelers. Whether you are a
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If you plan to come to Kansai for the cherry blossoms, consider Kaizu Ōsaki (海津大崎), one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots! Along the 4 km lakeshore, there are around 800 cherry trees, old and young, that usually blossom in early to mid-April (the exact date of full bloom varies each year). As one
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Although Kyoto is one of the top destinations in Japan, the transportation system in the city, however, can be quite confusing to firstcomers. As in any city worldwide, you can choose from buses, trains, or subways to get to the popular attractions in Kyoto. But with so many transportation companies operating in this ancient city,
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Kawaguchiko (河口湖) or Lake Kawaguchi are one of Japan’s top tourist destinations. But because the lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji isn’t located in Tokyo’s city center, you may be wondering how to get from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko. If that is the case, read on to discover the best way for you to get
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