Coming from the center of Nagano City, the first sub-shrine of the Togakushi Shrine you will encounter is the Hōkō-sha (戸隠神社 宝光社). Although the precinct of Hokosha is smaller than Togakushi Chusha Shrine, there are plenty of things to see at Togakushi Hokosha. Moreover, it might be the venue of the yearly Togakushi Soba Festival
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Your visit to Kamikōchi shouldn’t stop at Kappa Bridge. Trekking further for another hour upstream of the Azusa River from Kappa Bridge, you will reach the Myōjin Area. Here is the ground of God. Not sure if it is because this is where God lives, as the atmosphere around the area is distinctly different from
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If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Kyoto’s city center, Ikimi Tenmangū (生身天満宮) in Nantan City is a quiet shrine worth visiting. The shrine, surrounded by many 20-meter-tall cedars and plums, will certainly make you feel refreshed. Established in the 10th century, it is recognized as Japan’s oldest Tenmangū and is a
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Karuizawa, one of Japan’s best highland resorts, is an ideal destination for a day trip from Tokyo. Since the Meiji period, the post town of Karuizawa-Shuku has attracted many foreign visitors, which is why the traditional township now features several Western-style villas and churches. The town, filled with delicious cafes and restaurants, is also rich
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Kyoto, a prefecture renowned for its world heritage sites, historical and cultural streets, and buildings, is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Besides the elegant traditional buildings and amazing scenery, many are unaware that vegetarian and vegan food in Kyoto isn’t hard to come by, especially around Kyoto Station. What is more
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Amanohashidate (天橋立), one of the Three Views of Japan (日本三景, Nihon Sankei), is a celebrated scenic site in Japan that many Japanese have on their bucket list to visit. It is the small Japanese towns to visit in Kyoto for stunning views throughout the year. There are cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in
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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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If you like the world painted in a picture book, you will love everything about Kichijōji Petit Mura (吉祥寺プティット村) in Kichijoji! Visiting Kichijoji Petit Mura is like walking into a magical world! It is a mini fairytale-like village with a cat theme. It is the best cat cafe in Tokyo to visit. Apart from the
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While Kichijoji is located in Tokyo, it still retains its own unique vibe. If you are unsure about things to do in Kichijoji, consider visiting the unique cafés and dessert spots hidden within the urban jungle. Stop by any of the places mentioned below and take a rest from your exploration of the area. We
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Narita Airport is one of Japan’s major airports. If you are a budget-conscious traveler, you will want to look for cheap deals or consider budget airlines. While these options may be cheaper, the flights often arrive at or depart from Japan in the early mornings or late at night. What this means is that you
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