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Misakubo town (Misakubo-cho) in Hokuen (Northern) Area, Hamamatsu City
The Hokuen (Northern) Area (Tenryu, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, Tatsuyama), 90% of which is surrounded by forests, is abundant in greenery…
Kuizome Temple, Nasu Town (Nasu-machi)
JapanGuides.net The name “Kuizome”, or “start to eat”, originates from an old legend that a princess of Kurobane Clan, suffering…

Yabitsu Onsen Zuisenkaku, Hot Spring Spa
Yabitsu Hot Spring, situated about two kilometers downstream from the Yabitsu Dam, boasts some water that is slightly hotter than…

Suruga Bay Ferry (Shimizu Port – Toi Port) and Shimizu Bay Cruises, Shizuoka City (Shizuoka-shi)
The route lies at the foothills of Mount Fuji. The majestic view of beautiful Mount Fuji towering above the coastline…

Ishigaki Outdoor Camping Areas – Lodging in Ishigaki Island of Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi)
JapanGuides.net Camp outdoors and enjoy Ishigaki’s beautiful nature. Camping areas are only open during certain periods of the year and…

Hunter Mt. Shiobara – Ski & Snow Resort
JapanGuides.net Hunter Mountain Shiobara is one of the largest snow resorts in the Tokyo region, has 12 trails for you…

Best Festivals in Mie Prefecture
Mie prefecture is home to many fascinating festivals. Here’s our list of the best of them. Geita Festival Held at…
Nagoya Port Building & “Fuji” Antarctic Museum, Nagoya Sea Port, Nagoya City (Nagoya-shi)
JapanGuides.net The Port Building houses the Maritime Museum and a 53m high observatory. The icebreaker “Fuji” was a primary observation…

ACT City Hamamatsu
Serving as an exchange base for the highest quality of music, culture, industry, and technology attainable, ACT City provides a…

Nagano City (Nagano-shi) Area
Nagano City (Nagano-shi, 長野市), (pop. 361,000), is the political and economic center of Nagano Prefecture. Nagano is the capital city…

Iwaki LaLa Mew
Enjoy the charm of the new Port of Onahama at Iwaki La La Mew, a facility that provides tourist information…
Top 10 Hotels Near Tokyo Sky Tree
Hotels near Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage Hotel in Sumida Ward, Tokyo (0.3 km from Tokyo Skytree)…

Nagoya Noh Theater: The World’s Largest Noh Theater
Here you can enjoy the world of Noh in the world’s largest dedicated Noh Theater. The Nagoya Noh theater features…

Mt. Sukawadake and Mt. Kurikomayama
Mt. Kurikomayama (1628 m) extends over parts of Iwate, Akita, Yamagata, and Miyagi prefectures. On the Iwate side, it is…

Iwate Prefecture Travel Guide
Iwate, is the largest prefecture on the Main Island of Honshu, in the northeastern section of Honshu. It faces Aomori…

The Famous Mochi Rice Cakes Of Ichinoseki
Ichinoseki’s Famous Mochi Cuisine Has the Greatest Variety in Japan. The mochi cuisine of Ichinoseki dates back to the Edo…

Gembikei and Geibikei Gorges
In the Ichinoseki area of Iwate Prefecture are two river gorges, which can be reached by bus or car. Gembikei…

Shizuoka: The Green Tea Center Of Japan
Shizuoka is the largest producer of this national beverage. You too can become a tea expert, as you learn about…
We’re On A Mission To Show You The Real Japan
Step off the well-worn tourist path and let us show you another Japan