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 …
Gunma Prefecture means hot springs: in the following article we’ll talk about Kusatsu Onsen, representing the spa towns of this area and of all Japan. What’s special about Kusatsu Onsen? Kusatsu Onsen is a spa town grown around its underground hot spring activity, given by the influence of a close …
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 …
Hikone Castle is the symbol of the namesake city, located on the north-west side of Lake Biwa, the widest lake of Japan, between Nagoya and Kyōto. Here you can find, together with a typical Japanese scenario, a place plenty with history and cultural treasures, attracting many tourists from the whole country …
Words like sea and summer can bring views of Okinawa to our minds. On Around Japan we have previously featured Miyako and Tokashiki: now, the “Japanese sub-tropical islands” series continues with Ishigaki! What’s special about Ishigaki? Closer to Taipei than Tōkyō, Ishigaki is part of the Yaeyama Islands arcipelago, it is …
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 …
There is always an onsen site in Japan’s most representative legends: they spread literally all over the country, but which one is the best to enjoy while being surrounded by nature? This time we take you to Hokkaidō’s Noboribetsu Onsen! What’s special about Noboribetsu Onsen? Noboribetsu Onsen is a very …
According to many, Karuizawa represents Nagano’s resort areas. Anyway, this prefecture has many other fascinating towns to offer! For this reason we chose to introduce Komoro city’s jewel: here is the park of Kaiko, Kaiko-en! What’s special about Kaiko-en? Komoro used to be a castle town ruled by the Komoro …
Spring in Japan brings hanami: sitting in the shadow of cherry trees to behold their sakura flowers. Around Japan is going to give you some advice on where to lay you sheet to enjoy the blooming season at its best, since the magic vanish after a very short time, Here …
