Author: Japan Guides
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Takindoguchi underwater park (Natural refuge region) in Taketomi Island of Yaeyama Islands
JapanGuides.net Takindoguchi underwater park is located in and around the north peninsula on northern part of Taketomi Island. It belongs to Kuroshio Current, also the area is 83.1ha, and is a beautiful coral reef. A coral reef is situated in the place, which is not deep, and the coral in the shape of a table […]
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Kohama Island (Churasan) of Yaeyama Islands
It is located about 2km east of Iriomote Island, and is between Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island, and part of Taketomi. It is separated by “Yonara waterway”, which is famous place as Manta can be seen (common name is Manta way). Since rice cultivation was possible from ancient times, it has the rich tradition of […]
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Nagashima Spa – “Yuami no Shima”, Nagashima town (Nagashima-cho)
JapanGuides.net Nagashima Spa – “Yuami no Shima” is a huge natural outdoor baths for day-trip visitors. It is one of Japan’s Largest Natural Outdoor Baths. Yuami no Shima, with its six different types of bubble jet spa baths, has a total of 15 indoor men’s and women’s baths and huge natural outdoor baths situated in […]
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Togakushi in Nagano City (Nagano-shi)
Togakushi is a highland village at the foot of Mt. Togakushi. In the center of the village, amidst an unspoiled natural setting, are as many as 30 soba shops boasting the superior taste of their hand-made soba. Accordingly, this area is a favored destination for soba lovers. Togakushi means “hidden door” or “hidden gate,” and […]
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Hamamatsu Festival Events Calendar & Holiday Seasons
“Hiyondori” is said to be an accented version of the word “Hiodori” (fire dance). This dance, based on the ceremony of welcoming fire, is characterized by a violent grapple between dancers. This is designated as a nationally important cultural folk asset. Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival. Terano Hiyondori [Jan.3] Address: Terano Mikkado, Inasa-cho, […]
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Nemu-no-sato Hotel & Resort, Ise Shima National Park with Sports facilities, Hot spring and Flower Garden in Hamajima-town (Hamajima-cho), Shima City (Shima-shi)
At this resort area, located on the Osaki Peninsula jutting out into Ago Bay, visitors can enjoy yachting and canoeing, as well as golf, tennis, and archery. The resort also offers a natural spa and a flower garden in bloom in every season. Nemu no Sato was opened in 1967 in the south of Mie’s […]
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Meoto Iwa (The Wedded-Rocks), Ise City
JapanGuides.net The Meoto Iwa (The Wedded Rocks) which lie off the shore of Futami (a town that’s now officially part of Ise City). These two large rocks in the sea, fastened together by ropes, have long symbolized marriage in Japan. At the height of summer, the scene of the sun rising between the rocks is […]
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Chiryu City
Chiryu is located on the island of Honshu, the largest of the three islands of Japan and is located in Aichi Prefecture which is close to the centre of Japan. It is within Mikawa plain, 25 minutes train ride from nearby Nagoya City which is the closest of the major cities. The city was founded […]
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Iriomote Hot spring in Iriomote Island of Yaeyama Islands
JapanGuides.net In the middle of the subtropical forest surrounded by “Hego” trees is Japan’s southern most hot spring, “Iriomote Onsen” and indoor and outdoor bath, sauna, and pool, are provided. It is complete with such facilities as the “Observation Bath”, the “Rock Bath”, and the “Jacuzzi Pool”. The observation bath under the moonlight is spectacular. […]
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Chitose Green Tourism – Tourist farms and ranches of Chitose City
JapanGuides.net To the east of Chitose lies a comparatively large farming community. With many tourist farms and ranches in the area visitors can go horse riding, try their hand at milking or Kelp bring in the harvest. Dairy Farm Experience – Learn from the animals Choose from a wide selection of activities that include milking, […]
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Iriomote wildcat (Mayailurus Iriomotensis) in Iriomote Island of Yaeyama Islands
JapanGuides.net Iriomote wildcat inhabits Yaeyama Islands all over the world with the new species of the department of a cat only on the Iriomote-jima Island. Bodily hair is dark brown, the weight is 4.5kg, and the length of a trunk is about 50cm, the length of a tail amounts to 30cm from 25cm, somewhat larger […]
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Downtown Ishigaki Self-Guided Walking Tour, Ishigaki Island, Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi)
Ishigaki City is filled with historical sites, shopping, and natural beauty. By simply walking around the town, one can see traditional Kawaraya houses as well as stone walls. In some areas, you feel as though you have stepped back in time. Within the city you can also find a Citizens Hall, Public Library, Municipal Yaeyama […]
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Shizuoka Winter Festivals
Festival Period: 15-16 December This festival in the western part of the prefecture includes arrow, sword and fire dances. Akihasan Hongu Akiha Shrine has been well known since old days as the home of the God of fire protection. Many people visit here every year during the Akiha-no-Hi-Matsuri, or Fire Festival at Akiha Shrine held […]
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Zenkoji Temple, Nagano City (Nagano-shi)
JapanGuides.net Zenkoji temple designated national treasure is said to have been built approximately 1,400 years ago. This temple is very well known as the one which bestows paradise upon all the people. Because Zenkoji temple does not belong to any sect of Buddhism. Upon entering the temple at the Nio gate, visitors are confronted by […]
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Nagano Winter Olympics and Paralympics Venue, Nagano City (Nagano-shi)
The exposed steel frame in the ceiling of Big Hat conveys a feeling of strength and movement. If the movable seating on the first floor is stored, a floor area of about 4,000 sq.meters can be secured. Wakasato Civic Cutural Hall, adjacent to Big Hat arena, was used as the main press center during the […]
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Things To Do In Inasa town And The Lake Hamana Area
Hamanako (Lake Hamana) Area is blessed with a diversity of history, nature, and today’s industry. From the Enshu Coast (Enshunada) and Lake Hamana to the mountains up the Tenryu River, there are many historic sites from the old days (late 1400s ~ late 1800s) where you can experience history. Coastal areas of Lake Hamana are […]
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Ashi-no-yu and Yu-no-hanazawa Onsens Area, Kanagawa Hot Springs
These two small onsen each have a unique character, and guests are known to return time and again. Deep in the woods, Ashi-no-yu features three quaint inns, while Yu-no-hanazawa offers one place to stay higher up on the plateau. Getting there: From Hakone Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Line, take a bus to Yunohana […]
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Kowakudani / Ninotaira / Sokokura Onsen Area, Kanagawa Hot Springs
Mikawaya Ryokan is an old ryokan or Japanese-style inn located in Kowakudani of Hakone. Guests can enjoy the beautiful seasonal scenery accented by the relaxing sounds of a river from the guest rooms and the lobby’s terrace. Horaien Garden is a 1-hactar garden which is situated across the Route 1 in Kowakudani. This garden is […]
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A Journey of Savory Discoveries in Ishigaki Island of Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi), Yaeyama Islands – Ishigaki Cooking, Fishing, Farming & Star Observation Experience
The crops that grow while taking in the powerful rays of the sun and the fish and seashells that grew up in the vast ocean line up on the dinner table in Ishigaki Island. The ingredients of the island cooking which can all be collected locally, is the secret to the healthy and good life […]
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Nagano City Cultural Assets and Historic Sites
Figure: Zenkoji Temple and The main hall of Zenkoji temple(the left side) It is said that Zenkoji temple was built in 642, which was the year of Emperor Kogyoku ascended. However, it was first burnt down in 1179 and it subsequently caught fire on ten separate occasions. The present main hall was set to rebuild […]
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Maisaka Town (Maisaka-cho) – The Tropical Ambience of Omote (Southern) Lake Hamana, Hamamatsu City
Maisaka Town (Maisaka-cho) was a fishing port lying on the south-eastern edge of Lake Hamana. The Lake Hamana and the Pacific Ocean meet at this point and travellers had to cross this mouth of the lake by boats. Omote (southern) Lake Hamana Area (Kanzanji, Yuto, Maisaka), blessed with the natural beauty of the Enshu Sea […]