Shima Onsen, located in Nakanojo in northwestern Gunma Prefecture, is a hot spring area surrounded by mountains and the Shima River. Traditional ryokan inns ...

Ozora Town in Hokkaido is home to Memanbetsu Airport and offers views of Okhotsk nature and rural landscapes. At Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, pink and whi...

Kyoto is home to numerous temples, shrines, and historic streetscapes, with many sightseeing destinations accessible by public transportation. At Fushimi Ina...

Osaka City is an urban sightseeing area where travelers can shop and dine while exploring Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Namba, and other districts. At Namba Yasak...

Planning an Osaka trip with only half a day free? Osaka Castle fits easily into a short sightseeing route. After viewing the city from the castle tower, walk...

Matsumae, in southwestern Hokkaido, is the southernmost town on the island and faces the Tsugaru Strait. The area combines historic castle-town scenery with ...

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

Ramen and sushi are not the only foods that define Japanese cuisine. Since Yokohama opened its port in 1859, the city has actively embraced overseas influenc...

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

Lake Kawaguchi, located in Fujikawaguchiko Town in southeastern Yamanashi Prefecture, is a sightseeing area with views of Mount Fuji and the lake. Along the ...

Planning an Osaka trip with only half a day free? Osaka Castle fits easily into a short sightseeing route. After viewing the city from the castle tower, walk...

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival offers a way to understand a long-standing tradition shaped by powerful pulls and a distinct local culture. Many visitors take...

Otakamori, located in Oku-Matsushima in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a scenic destination surrounded by nature, offering elevated views of t...

Asahiyama Zoo transforms the experience of seeing animals into one of sensing them from the same perspective. Among its highlights, the underwater tunnel in ...

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

Amaharashi Coast in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, is one of Japan's renowned scenic destinations, offering views of the Tateyama Mountain Range, with peaks rea...

Ikaho Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Shibukawa City, Gunma. It can be reached from Tokyo by train in 3 hours, which is a relatively short travel tim...

Manabi no Mori Promenade in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, is a ginkgo-lined walkway connected to the urban park known as Manabi no Mori. In autumn, about 70...

Don Quijote Dotonbori is a must-visit shopping paradise in Osaka, famous for its massive yellow ferris wheel. With six floors packed with products, it can be...

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...