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Quietly stretching along the Kumano Sea, Shichiri Mihama is Japan’s longest shingle beach, extending about 22 km. The contrast between the blue sea and black...

Standing on the shores of Lake Biwa, Nagahama Castle is known as the first castle ruled by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From its reconstructed keep, visitors can view...

Kobe’s central Nankinmachi, known as one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, welcomes travelers with exotic streetscapes and a wide variety of food. Walking t...

Standing quietly along the Kiso River, Inuyama Castle is a National Treasure and the oldest surviving wooden castle keep in Japan. From the top floor, visito...

Wakayama Sightseeing Site Wakayama Tourist Association A quiet fishing port and rugged cliffs create a unique landscape—Saikazaki in Wakayama City is a sceni...

A quiet hilltop is home to Wakayama Castle, a popular Japanese castle landmark with its white castle keep and stone walls. In spring the grounds are filled w...

Silent streets lined with Yamaboko floats and the sound of Gion-bayashi—the Kyoto Gion Festival is one of Japan’s three great summer festivals. With a histor...

Miyama Kayabuki no Sato is a village in Miyama Town, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, where traditional thatched-roof houses stand in a row. Designated as an I...

Quietly nestled in the forest, just a few minutes’ walk from Shin-Kobe Station, lies Nunobiki Falls｜Ontaki. This scenic spot offers a refreshing escape from...

A tranquil coastline stretches out, with the snow-capped Tateyama Mountain Range towering beyond, creating a stunning contrast between the deep blue of Toyam...