Notable Sightseeing Places

The town of ancient temples, NaraIn the early history of Japan, Nara prefecture was the center of the politics, the culture and the economy in Yamato Period, Asuka Period and Nara Period. Japanese people just believed their animism, the origine of...

The temples in the traditional city, Kyoto  Kyoto, one of the most traditional and historical cities in Japan, attracts more than 80 million people in a year. The city had assumed a role of an  administrative function since 794. With the begi...

Temples in Nikko, Kii Mountain Range, Iwami Ginzan, and HiraizumiCertainly, these sightseeing spots would  less attract attention from the tourists comparing to Kyoto or Nara. But you can enjoy the temples as well as the scenery surrounding t...

Peaceful Konjikido (Golden Hall) of Chusonji Temple  Pod hall of Konjiki-dō (Golden Hall) of Chūson-ji temple, photo by Tak1701d In Heian Period, there was a country in the Tohoku Region, which was independent of the central government o...

Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto Thousand Torii of Fushimi Inari(Kyoto). But an actual number of the torii is about 800. There are more than 3000 torii in the area. Photo by Jennie KondoFushimi Inari Shrine is located in the south part of Kyoto City ...

Famous torii gate in the sea and historic Itsukushima Shrine Photo by KimonBerlinUNESCO designated Itsukushima Shrine as World Heritage Site in 2006. It is at Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture and the most popular sightseeing spot the Chugoku ...

Sacred power place Hakone Shrine and Mt. Hakone Hakone ShrineThe landscape of Ashino-ko Lake and Mt. Fuji. The red torii gate reflects on the surface of the water. This is one of the symbolic landscape of Japan. Hakone Shrine is a long and ho...

Not sand bath and hot spring (onsen) only. Ibusuki where the Satsuma culture is still alive Photo by 名古屋太郎Ibusuki City (指宿市) is the temperate region at the southern tip of Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture. The temperature isn'...

Odawara Castle was one of the strongest castle with the donjon Photo by AlvinzOdawara Castle is one of the most famous castle in Japan. Unfortunately, the present donjon of the castle is restored in 1960. But it shows the dignified appearance at t...

Relaxing at the comfortable accommodations with onsen around Mt. HakoneSince it only takes an hour and a half, Hakone is well‐known as a resort for a day trip, where they can enjoy the nature including Mt. Fuji and Ashinoko Lake, museums, and food...