Japan

Best Places to Visit in Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture is situated in the Kansai region, south of Osaka. The capital is Wakayama city with its main attraction: Wakayama Castle. The main attraction of the prefecture is Mount Koya or Koyasan, one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Japan. Wakayama is known as the spiritual home of Japan because of some of the large and famous religious sites located in the area and the large network of hiking trails that together from the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage. Other popular places of the prefecture include the famous Shirahama beach and onsen resorts, beautiful natural scenery and inhabited islands. In this article, we present the best places to visit in Wakayama Prefecture.

2020.07.10

Kansai

15 Best Things To Do in Nara

Here we listed the best things to do in Nara including many historical sites, nature spots and of course, the spot you can see friendly deer! Nara is the ancient capital in Japan and if you are planning to visit Kyoto, you should include Nara too!

2020.07.09

Nara

The Most Beautiful Waterfalls In Japan

When it comes to nature spots, Japan has a lot of beautiful greenery to offer. With over 70% over the country being covered with mountains and lush forest, there is a rich nature to be discovered! Due to the mountainous areas and large amounts of water, there is a high number of waterfalls in Japan; 517 named waterfalls according to the government. Many of these waterfalls aren’t easy to access due to remote mountain locations. Though lately the number of tourists and hikers has increased. Visiting a waterfall can be a refreshing experience which offers some peaceful time away from the busy life as well. The falls all definitely show some similarities, but each waterfall has has its own beauty and attractions besides the differences in height, width and location. We have compiled a list with waterfalls in Japan that will surely take your breath away!

2020.07.06

Places to visit in Japan

3 Best Yakushima Hiking Trails for First-Timers!

Yakushima is a great location for hikers. You can choose from the easy short hike or challenging ones. Yakushima is also known as the movie location from Studio Ghibli. Here are the best hiking trails for the first-timers!

2020.07.01

Kyushu

Kanto Region – Complete Guide & Best Places to Visit

The Kanto region is home to some of Japan's famous highlights including Tokyo, Disneyland and Hakone. In this article, we will briefly introduce the six prefectures that together form Kanto, and some of the most visited spots in each prefecture.

2020.06.30

Kanto

The Best Places to Visit in Tochigi

The most popular destination for the tourists is Nikko in Tochigi, but there are more attractions we would like to recommend to visit in Tochigi! Enjoy the beauty of the nature, hot springs and photogenic spots!

2020.06.29

Kanto

Best Places to Visit in Chubu Region – Complete Guide to Chubu!

Chubu region consists of 9 prefectures in Japan. You can enjoy mountainous area and beach area, also the urban city in Chubu. Here is the summary of the area and the best places to visit in Chubu!

2020.06.26

Chubu

Best Things to Do in Gifu – Traditional and Rural Japan

Gifu is a mountainous prefecture located in the Chubu region of Japan. Gifu is known to be a more rural area and not as developed compared to other urban cities, though it boasts a number of attractive spots that are worth a visit. In addition, it is a perfect place for (foreign) tourists who are interested in Japanese culture and history. In this article, we will introduce the recommendable tourist attractions in Gifu!

2020.06.25

Chubu

Best Places to Visit in Nagano

Nagano prefecture is well known for its beautiful nature such as mountais, forests and highlands. If you love nature and outdoor activities, this will be one of your favourite areas. Let's discover some of the highlights!

2020.06.24

Chubu

Best Things To Do in Shizuoka: An Overview By Area

Shizuoka prefecture is a huge prefecture in Japan. Close to Mt.Fuji and easily accessible from Tokyo or Nagoya. Here are the best things to do in Shizuoka, a place for the beach, shrines, temples and more!

2020.06.23

Chubu