In the Tohoku region, north-east of Japan, there are several lakes of volcanic origin, and the deepest of them is Lake Tazawa, which offers a series of pleasant hints to spend a day in the fresh summer of the north. What kind of place is Lake Tazawa? With a maximum …
Back to Hiraizumi A few kilometers from Hiraizumi, already defined by us as Tohoku’s Nara, there is another buddhist complex worth visiting, the Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondō (達谷窟毘沙門堂). With over 1200 years of history, this temple and sanctuary set in the ridge of a mountain, carries us back in time, between …
Back to the main article After taking a bus near Motsu-ji (the temples of Hiraizumi are sligtly spread on a wide area, but if you have got time it’s not an unwalkable distance), we got off the bus and walked on the so-called Tsukimizaka path (which means “slope from where you can …
Osorezan is a sacred area located in the middle of Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost zone of Aomori Prefecture. For centuries, considered the gate of the underworld due to its intense volcanic activity, it constitutes, together with the Hieizan and the Mount Kōya, one of the most sacred pilgrimage places in Japan. …
Arahira Tenjin shintō shrine, in Kagoshima Prefecture, is one of the attractions near to Cape Sata, the southernmost point of Kyūshū Island and of mainland Japan itself. What’s special about Arahira Tenjin? Arahira Tenjin Shrine is located on the way to Cape Sata (on the pref. road 68), after passing Sakurajima. Laying on the top …
For Japanese and foreigners, the city of Kyōto means temples, shrines and tea culture. If we had to choose one of its attractions we would probably point our fingers to the temple of Kiyomizu: that’s why in the following article we’ll talk about this wonder, Kiyomizu-dera. What’s special about Kiyomizu-dera? Kiyomizu-dera …
Before becoming the area of Okinawa Prefecture, these islands belonged to the Ryūkyū Reign. We can still see the remains of the past in this archipelago’s history and culture. What follows is one of these heritages, Sefa-Utaki. What’s special about Sefa Utaki? The name of this site hasn’t been influenced …
Let’s talk about one of Chiba Prefecture’s wonders, Mount Nokogiri! This place is characterized by a breathtaking landscape and a powerful, yet mysterious charm. A great place for a light hike among temples and giant Buddha rock sculptures. What’s special about Mount Nokogiri? Nokogiri-yama lays on Futtsu city’s territory, in southern Bōsō …
Do you know where the novel “Botchan” by Natsume Sōseki is set? Let’s talk about Matsuyama city! What’s special Matsuyama? Matsuyama is the biggest city of Shikoku, with its 500.000 inhabitants. It takes place in the western part of the region and it is closely related to Honshū and Kyushū …
Aroundjapan.net introduces one of the “Nihon San-Kei”, the Tree Great Landscapes of Japan.: Miyajima, in Hiroshima Prefecture, one of Japan’s most visited sposts. What kind of place is Miyajima? The island’s official name is Itsukushima, but the name Miyajima has become usual these days. Miyajima is an island located in …
