Katsuoji is a temple in Minoh, Osaka, known for its tradition of dedicating “Kachi-Daruma.” The grounds include ponds and bridges, creating a landscape that ...

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival in Osaka is one of Japan’s most thrilling traditional festivals. Held every September, the festival features magnificent float...

A massive curtain of water suddenly appearing in the quiet Japanese mountains—that is Tarudaki Waterfall in Kijimadaira Village, Nagano. Because it only appe...

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...