A plateau that makes you feel at peace, surrunded by clean air, where you can get around while touching nature: this time we are going to talk about a place where to spend a relaxing week-end: here is Nagano prefecture’s Kamikōchi. What’s special about Kamikochi? Kamikōchi is a mountainous area …
In the following article we’ll be heading to Aomori Prefecture, looking for breathing some pure air in Oirase. What’s special about Oirase? Oirase is a small river streaming from the banks of Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecture. This river follows the Oirase Valley by creating countless small waterfalls and painting-like beautiful …
Izu Peninsula, not far from Tōkyō, is a place plenty with nature facing a beautiful sea: it is a sort of paradise where people can enjoy Onsen, among the others. This time we are going to talk about one of its treasures, the Jōgasaki coast! What’s special about Jōgasaki Coast? …
Today we will talk about Notsuke peninsula, located in eastern Hokkaidō, the northernmost island of Japan. What’s special about Notsuke Peninsula? Notsuke peninsula extends for 28 km and find its place between Nemuro and Shiretoko peninsulas. This piece of land resembles a folded shrimp. Notsuke peninsula is also …
For the first time in this blog, let’s talk about Okinawa prefecture! Especially, this time we are going to write about Tokashiki island, Tokashiki-jima, a paradise reachable from the main island, Okinawa! What’s special about Tokashiki-jima? Among the Kerama Islands, Tokashiki-jima is easternmost, about 30 km West from Okinawa. This …
The Fukuroda falls, in Ibaraki prefecture, are the perfetc spot for a day-trip from Tōkyō. What’s special about Fukuroda Falls? These waterfalls are located in Daigo town, in Ibaraki prefetcure. In 1990 they’ve been selected as part of the “Taki Hyaku-Sen“, the hundred most beautiful waterfalls of Japan. Fukuroda Falls, …
In the western part of Fukushima prefecture there is a unique, literally blue lake. We are going to talk about Goshiki-numa, in the region of Aizu. What’s special about Goshiki-numa? Goshiki-numa is located in the Urabandai plateau. Officially called group of lakes of Goshiki-numa, it includes several lakes, Bishamon, Aka, Midoro, …
While talking about Tottori, sand dunes come to mind. At least about Japanese people. Well, this time we are going to this small desert of Japan (yes, Japan has got aone, even if little). What’s special about Tottori sand dunes? As you can understand by the name, we are talking …
Here’s Iwakuni, in Yamaguchi prefecture: due to its close position to Hiroshima prefecture we advice you to add it to your trip to Miyajima. What’s special about Iwakuni? In the past, Iwakuni was a castle city and its stronghold was among the best ones of those times: known also as Yokoyama-jō, …
In Gunma prefecture there is a quite unknown, yet wonderful tourist spot called Fukiware Falls. As you can understand by the name, we are talking about waterfalls: this place is surrounded by a lush and flourishing nature, and it is also a famous autumn foliage site among the …
