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Saitama Prefecture, which is fairly accessible from Tokyo, is full of attractive tourist spots! Here is a selection of the best photogenic spots to visit with friends or partners. What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located adjacent to the northern part of Tokyo, just 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo. It is characterized […]
What is Shibuya Sky? Shibuya Sky” is the highest observation point in Shibuya, approximately 230 meters above ground level, and one of the largest rooftop observation spaces in Japan, covering approximately 2,500 square meters. It is located on the rooftop of a commercial building called Shibuya Scramble Square. Fuji, Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, and […]
Summary Miyajima is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a small island in Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. This time, I made a one-person trip to Miyajima to eat and walk in Omotesando Shopping Street, a 350-meter […]
Summary This trip will be to Hiroshima located in the Chugoku region of Japan. This is a one-day plan to visit Takehara, a merchant town called Little Kyoto, and Kure, a port town facing the Seto Inland Sea, by bus and train. We enjoyed good food, a sense of history, a tour of the ship, […]
Summary This time, we spent a day touring Onomichi, one of Hiroshima’s most popular tourist destinations! In the morning, enjoy the 360-degree view of Onomichi from the Onomichi Ropeway. On the way back, we ventured down the mountain while exploring on foot. After filling up on Onomichi’s famous sweets and ramen, rent a bicycle and […]
Summary This time, we will take a day trip to the Seto Inland Sea to visit islands with rich individuality and tourist attractions aboard the SEA SPICA, a sightseeing high-speed cruiser, and a sightseeing cab.The view of the Seto Inland Sea from the cruise ship was spectacular and we were able to fully enjoy the […]
Summary This time, we rented a car in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is dotted with historical spots, and went sightseeing in Tsunoshima, famous for its photogenic beauty, and Nagato, a place associated with Misuzu Kaneko.Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, but the spots with spectacular views were still beautiful.Next time I will go on a sunny day […]
Saitama Prefecture is located in the northern part of Tokyo, and is very conveniently accessible from central Tokyo in about 30 minutes by train. In this issue, we will introduce some of the most attractive spots that can only be found in Saitama Prefecture and that are easily accessible by train from Tokyo. Why not […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Kyoto in July for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
The Ohara area, located in the northeastern part of Kyoto City, is a nature-rich satoyama surrounded by mountains on all sides. Dotted with historical sites in a peaceful landscape, visitors can experience nature and visit temples and shrines typical of Kyoto at the same time. Compared to the central area of Kyoto, the number of […]
The Arashiyama/Sagano area, a scenic spot in Kyoto, is a popular sightseeing area where you can feel the unique nature of Kyoto. There are abundant natural spots such as the Togetsu Bridge over the Katsura River and the Bamboo Grove Path, which is surrounded by bamboo. A leisurely stroll along the river will naturally calm […]
Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kamigamo Jinja Shrine, and Ryoan-ji Temple are located near the foot of Mt Kinugasa. The area is a bit far from the city center, and there are few restaurants or souvenir stores. It is a particularly good sightseeing spot for those who want to visit temples and shrines in a relaxed atmosphere. The […]