Kobe’s Chuo Ward brings together waterfront scenery and sightseeing areas shaped by international influences. In Kobe Nankinmachi, Chinese restaurants and fo...

Shiga Prefecture’s Omihachiman City lies east of Lake Biwa, with historic streets associated with Omi merchants and traditional waterside scenery. Along Hach...

Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture is a convenient destination for sightseeing around Himeji Castle, within day-trip distance of Osaka and Kobe. At Himeji Castl...

Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture is located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa and is easily accessible by train from Osaka and Kyoto. At Hikone Castle, visito...

A quiet rural landscape frames a straight road lined with 500 metasequoia trees. Known as “Metasequoia Avenue” in Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefectu...