Surrounded by a quiet forest on the shores of Lake Saiko, the Saiko Ice Festival offers a magical scene woven from ice and light. With Mount Fuji in the back...

A gentle valley filled with red and white plum blossoms—this is what awaits you at Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka Prefecture. Known for having the earliest bl...

At the end of a quiet path lined with towering cedar trees, the Okusha shrine of Togakushi Jinja stands in serene majesty. Located in the mountainous northwe...

Hikone Castle stands proudly on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa, preserving its original Edo-period main keep, one of Japan’s National Treasures. In spring, che...

Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan that combines traditional architecture with impressive scale. Its pure white keep, known as the "White...

Just 80 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen, the Echigo Yuzawa snow resort town welcomes travelers with scenic landscapes and relaxing hot springs. This scenic ...

Osaka Castle’s appeal is presented through key points such as its main tower and stone walls, organized in a clear way that helps you prepare before your vis...

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...

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

Among the Three Great Views of Japan, Matsushima, there is a clear reason why people search for Otakamori. It is not just about beautiful scenery, but a plac...

The calm waters of Hachiman-bori reflect the historic townscape of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture, symbolizing the charm of this former castle town. Built d...

Amaharashi Coast, located in the northern part of Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most scenic and popular coastal areas, known for its stu...

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...

A quiet golden tunnel unfolds in autumn—at Manabi no Mori Promenade in Kakamigahara, Gifu, about 70 ginkgo trees welcome visitors. Stretching over 200 meters...

Hikone Castle stands proudly on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa, preserving its original Edo-period main keep, one of Japan’s National Treasures. In spring, che...