Author: Japan Guides
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Fuji by Mountain Bike
Perhaps every foreigner who comes to Japan considers at least one single outdoor adventure, climbing Mt. Fuji. It is one of those things that every visitor feels they have to do while in Japan; like going to Kyoto. Mountain bike! Two thousand meters of vertical drop by bicycle! Most people never consider that Fuji can […]
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Memorial of Tokugawa Ieyasu and Shukubamachi Settlement
Ancient bones found in Mikkabi and the Toro Ruins in Shizuoka city stand as evidence that humans have been attracted to the geography and climate of Shizuoka since the Stone Age. The founder of the Tokugawa Dynasty, the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu, chose to live in Suruga (now Shizuoka city) which made it the unofficial capital […]
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Izu Peninsula Popular Beaches and Surrounding Hot Spots
Izu Peninsula area mainly consists of the beach breaks around Shimoda city, with white sand and beautiful water. Because of its jagged coastline, every point has different ideal conditions. It’s a very popular area due to its scenic location and sightseeing spots, so a lot of city surfers visit here. Owing to its rolling verdant […]
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Noboribetsu Bear Park, Noboribetsu Onsen
About 200 brown bears are raised at the Bear Farm at the summit of Mt. Shihorei to the east of Noboribetsu Hot Spring. The bears are separated by age. There is a “cage for humans” in the first farm, where observation from the viewpoint of bears is possible. There is also a brown bear […]
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Shichiri Mihama Beach And The Kumano Fireworks Display
This gorgeous stretch of curving coastline extends twenty-five kilometers from Kumano to Shingu, covered with the beautiful stone known as Mihama pebbles. The drive along the national coastal highway offers a good view of this spectacular scenery. Shichiri Mihama Beach Shichirimihama Beach extends from Onigajo, famous for its sea cliffs in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, […]
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Aragusuku Island (Panari) of Yaeyama Islands
The population of Aragusuku Island (Aragusuku-jima) is approximately 6 people! The island is called “Panari” by locals because it means “separated”. Aragusuku is actually made up of two separate islands that are connected by a coral shoal. During low tide, you can actually walk between the two islands. This area was once home to Dugong […]
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Mt Senganmori Park
Hiking to the 462.5-meter-high Mt. Senganmori is a popular activity. Toilets offering wheelchair access are available. Located near to the mysteriously pyramid-shaped Senganmori mountain in Iino, a small town near Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture. At the top of the Senganmori mountain, you will find a well-constructed observation deck featuring a nice view of the […]
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The Breathtaking Akame 48 Waterfalls Walk
Akame 48 Waterfalls (akame shijuhachi-taki) is a series of waterfalls, both graceful and spectacular, cascade through this narrow four-kilometer valley. The area was chosen as one of the best 100 forests in Japan and includes what is considered one of the best 100 water falls in the country. The valley is also home to the […]
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Nagano Athletic Park And Aqua Wing Ice Hockey Arena in Nagano City
This park was established for the citizens so that they can enjoy sports and other types of recreation in a natural woodsy setting. Inside the park there is a track and field facility, baseball field, pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and so on. This huge park is also used by people who like jogging, taking morning […]
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Nagano City Four Seasons Festival Event and Flower Calender
There are various kinds of festivals such as traditional performances succeeded for a long time and modern festivals for all residents in Nagano City. Nagano City Events Schedule Zenkoji Obinzuru mawashi (Festival of St.Binzuru) January 6th This festival is held at Hondo, the main hall in Zenkoji temple in the evening. Visitors tap the worn […]
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Seabird Breeding At Teuri And Yagishiri Islands In Haboro
Teuri and Yagishiri Islands’ geographical features of the two islands in the Sea of Japan differ greatly. While the circumference of Teuri is composed entirely of steep cliffs, Yagishiri is flat and green. In the center of the island is the municipal sheep farm, a popular scenic spot, where Suffolk sheep pasture. Teuri Island is […]
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Moss Pink in Takinoue Park
Takinoue Park in Takinoue Town (Takinoue-cho) is famous for moss pink, tiny flowers that spread for 100,000 m2. The flowers grew from a carton of seedlings to become the biggest moss pink community in Japan. The best season is from mid-May to early in June. Pink Moss Festival is held in mid-May. The Shibazakura (Pink […]
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Tanabu Festival Of Mutsu City
Centuries before the city of Mutsu ever exited, during the Edo Period, Tanabu Shrine was a critical religious and administrative center within the Nambu feudal domain. The annual grand festival that takes place from August 18 to 20 is called the Tanabu Festival. The origins of the festival are unknown; an entry was found mentioning […]
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Ominato Nebuta Festival of Mutsu City
The Ominato Nebuta Festival carries with it a history of more than one hundred years. The illuminated nebuta floats depicting biant-sized warriors and folkheroes are sponsored by neighborhood associations and various offices. The unique melodies and rhythms of festival music, in addition to the traditional folk dances, are the heart of the festival which draws […]
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Ohata Village On The Shimokita Peninsula
Ohata Village (Ohata-machi) is located in northern Shimokita Peninsula facing Tsugaru Strait, the town of Ohata had an economy based primarily on commercial fishing, primarily squid, octopus, salmon and sea urchin. On March 14, 2005 Kawauchi Town (Kawauchi-machi) was merged into the neighboring Mutsu City (Mutsu-shi), along with the Ohata Village (Ohata-machi) and village of […]
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Wakinosawa Village On The Shimokita Peninsula
Located at the southwestern tip of Shimokita Peninsula facing Mutsu Bay, the village of Wakinosawa had an economy based primarily on commercial fishing. On March 14, 2005 Kawauchi Town (Kawauchi-machi) was merged into the neighboring Mutsu City (Mutsu-shi), along with the Ohata Village (Ohata-machi) and Wakinosawa village (Wakinosawa-mura). Points of Interest at Wakinosawa village (Wakinosawa-mura) […]
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Yokohama town On The Shimokita Peninsula
The city of Mutsu is located in the heart of Shimokita Peninsula, the northern region of Aomori Prefecture. Bordered on the east by the village of Higashidori, on the west by the town of Kawauchi, to the north by the town of Ohata, and to the south by the Yokohama town (Yokohama-machi), Mutsu has come […]
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Kazamaura village Shimokita Peninsula
Kazamaura village (Kazamaura-mura) is located in Shimokita District on the northern shore of Shimokita Peninsula. Most of the village is part of the Osoreyama Mountain Range, resulting in little flat land and much of the village is within the borders of the Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park. Enjoy Japanese traditional events such as Mamemaki, Mochitsuki, and […]
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Oma Town Shimokita Peninsula
Oma is a coastal town in the northernmost part of Aomori Prefecture. Along to the north the mountains of Hokkaido, Oma town nestled in the majestic nature of the Tsugaru Strait is located in the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture, and Hakodate. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool […]
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Yabusame Festival of Fujiyoshida
JapanGuides.net This festival at the Fuji Omuro Sengen Jinga near Shimoyoshida Station is a Equestrian Archery(Yabusame) Festival (held annually in September) The Yabusame Festival is a unique horseback archery and divining event unique to Fujiyoshida. Local men gallop horses down a narrow, dirt street firing at woven targets, and hanging on as tight as they […]
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Yamanashi Festivals and Events
People living in mountainous areas have good reason to celebrate the coming of spring after enduring the hardships of a severe winter. There are a number of festivals unique to Yamanashi throughout spring and summer. Come enjoy over 1,500 fireworks winter events at Kawakuchi-ko. While the fireworks light up the sky from the dark, […]