Continuing my series of places to see hydrangeas in the Kansai area, today I will introduce to you typical places to see hydrangeas in Kyoto. And as usual…
Continuing my series of places to see hydrangeas, today I will introduce to you the most beautiful places to see hydrangeas in Kyoto. And as usual, you are completely…
June every year is the time of transition from spring to summer in Japan, the time when sudden showers begin, the weather gradually gets hotter, and is also the time when flowers...
Kaiyukan Aquarium is located in Tempozan port village in Minato ward, near Osaka Bay. It opened in 1990, and was the largest aquarium in the world at that time. Until now, Kaiyukan is still located…
Japan seems to be very favored by nature with flowers blooming all year round (except winter). After March and April are filled with the pink colors of cherry blossoms and wisteria, then comes...
Every May 5 is Kodomo no hi, a children's holiday in Japan. At this time, it is easy to see carp flags hanging high in the parks…
Ine no Funaya is a small coastal fishing village in Ine town, about 120km north of Kyoto Station. This place is famous for wooden floating houses with ancient style, along…
Located in the west of Kyoto Prefecture, Kayabuki no Sato is one of Japan's two most famous ancient villages, along with Shirakawa-go of Gifu Prefecture. Unlike Shirakawa-go, Kayabuki no Sato is extremely easy to go. Friend…
When talking about Japan, most of us probably think of Tokyo first, one of the most populous and most developed urban areas in the world. This place also brings together most of the…
Summer in Japan is famous for its spectacular fireworks displays, festivals held throughout the month, and colorful wind chimes. There are many places in Kyoto, as well as…
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is one of six Universal Studios theme parks worldwide and one of only two in Asia (along with Singapore, known as USS), with…
On a beautiful weekend day, I was planning to go to Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Park on Awaji Island, Hyogo with a very beautiful strait, but then, in the process of changing to another bus route at Sumoto Port,...
Mount Yoshino, also known as Yoshinoyama, is located about 30-40 km southeast of Nara city center. It has been a religious pilgrimage site for over a thousand years and is recognized by UNESCO…
While the cherry blossoms in most locations in Osaka, Nara and Kyoto have faded, but only 1 hour by train from Kyoto, the cherry blossom road in Makino is currently in its prime...
Tsubosaka-dera is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nara, Japan. Built on top of Mount Tsubosaka, the temple dates back to the 8th century and is famous for its stunning views, along with…
When cherry blossom season is at mankai (the peak blooming time), not only Kyoto, but almost all provinces of Japan can see sakura anywhere...