Ryotanji Temple and Garden
The Ryotanji Temple was founded in the year 733 by Gyoki, Bodhisattva. There are many cultural assets here, such as…
Yamanashi Onsen Hot Springs Guide
Not only is Yamanashi blessed with beautiful mountains and scenery, but within the mountains lay many soothing hot springs for…
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…
About Brown Bears in Hokkaido’s National Parks
With regards to encountering a brown bear while climbing, usually, Brown bears will notice humans in advance and will hide…
The Fuji Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail Guide
The Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail stretches 19km from Fujiyoshida City (Fujiyoshida-shi) to the summit of Mt. Fuji. Though there are 3…
Honen Matsuri Harvest Festival Guide
This Shrine is dedicated to the God of harvest which is five staple grains (rice, wheat, etc.) and the prosperity…
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…
Why Real Fuji Climbers Hike The Yoshidaguchi Trail
The Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail starts in Fujiyoshida City at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine. After tying up your laces and…
Things To Do And See In Ueda City And It’s Surrounds
Ueda City (Ueda-shi/上田市) is surrounded by nature and you can enjoy it in a relaxed way. Shinshu Ueda is a…
Isawa Onsen Guide
The Isawa and Kasugai hot springs are among Japan’s leading hot spring spa areas, and they are Yamanashi Prefecture centers…
Things To Do In Tochigi City
Tochigi City (Tochigi-shi/ 栃木市), with a population of 144,541 (December 1, 2011), is located about 80km north of Tokyo. The…
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…
Aotsuka Kofun: Ancient Burial Mounds
Aotsuka Ancient Burial Mound is a 117-meter-long square-head-round-foot ancient tomb located southeast of Inuyama, on the ridge of the diluvial…
Iwana-no-Sato (Char fish center) Cottage
Its extensive site contains a fish farm, a Japanese garden, a summerhouse, a water mill, and an area designed to…
Iga Area Guide: Birthplace Of The Ninja
Surrounded by mountains, Iga at one time prospered as a castle town and is famous as the home of ninja…
Toba Aquarium
At this ultra-large aquarium, one of the biggest in the world, you can see some 850 species of aquatic life….
Shiobara Hot Springs Village
Shiobara is the second largest hot spring area in Tochigi. This quiet mountain village became a popular destination for scholars…
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…
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….