Shiobara Hot Springs Village
Shiobara is the second largest hot spring area in Tochigi. This quiet mountain village became a popular destination for scholars…
Visiting Shrines and Temples of the Ashikaga Clan
Ashikaga is the home of the Ashikaga clan that became the mainstream of Seiwagensei family. Ashikaga has many shrines 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…
The Fuji Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail: Basic Info
The Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail stretches 19km from Fujiyoshida City (Fujiyoshida-shi) to the summit of Mt. Fuji. Though there are 3…
Outskirts of Hamamatsu Area, Hamamatsu City
Hamamatsu is well-known for its industrial production, particularly musical instruments, motorcycles, and textiles. In this area, there are plant and…
Tenryu 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…
Mikomoto Island Diving of Izu Peninsula
Mikomoto Jima (Mikomoto Island) is a small windswept rocky island some 9km off the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula….
Nasukarasuyama Yama-age Festival
Yama-age festival is held on 4th Saturday in July following Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Yama-age festival is said to…
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…
Ise Azuchi Momoyama Bunka Mura – Historical Theme Park
Ise Azuchi-Momoyama Bunka Mura [Ise Sengoku Jidai Mura (Culture Village)] is a historical theme park that reproduces the Azuchi-Momoyama Period…
Isawa Onsen Guide
The Isawa and Kasugai hot springs are among Japan’s leading hot spring spa areas, and they are Yamanashi Prefecture centers…
Toba and Ago Bay Cruises & sightseeing Guide
Toba Bay provides a serene view of three green islands arranged like stepping stones in the blue sea. Beautiful Ago…
Ryotanji Temple and Garden
The Ryotanji Temple was founded in the year 733 by Gyoki, Bodhisattva. There are many cultural assets here, such as…
Aoyama Plateau (Aoyama-Kogen)
The Aoyama Kogen is a gently sloping highland is located 600 to 700 meters above sea level. Red azaleas blanket…