Places to visit in Japan

The Best Places to Visit in Ehime

Ehime (愛媛県, Ehime-ken) a prefecture is located in the northwest part of the island of Shikoku. Several smaller islands in the Seto Inland Sea also belong to the Ehime Prefecture. The prefectural capital is Matsuyama, best known for Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest onsen resorts that also served as an inspiration for the Ghibli movie Spirited Away. Ehime prefecture is also referred to as the Land of the Mikans (oranges), blessed with warm and sunny weather all throughout the year, the area is a paradise for citrus fruits! Besides the juicy, sweet mikan, Ehime is known for its castles, onsen resort, the world’s longest suspension bridge, historical shrines and temples, and several spots for scenic views. Here we introduce you to the best places to visit in Ehime.

2020.08.10

Shikoku

Kumano Kodo Hiking Trails – A Complete Overview

The ancient Kumano Kodo hiking trails across the Kii peninsula in the Kansai region, offer an amazing hiking experience. There are popular pilgrim trails offer options for everyone form challenging multi-day hikes, to easy day trips. Here we will give you a complete overview of the best options for everyone.

2020.08.06

Places to visit in Japan

10 Must-Visit Animal Islands that Will Surprise You in Japan

There are some animal islands you can visit in Japan such as cat, horse and rabbit island etc. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and meet the cute animals there!

2020.07.27

Places to visit in Japan

20 Best Summer Destinations in Japan 2024

Summer is a perfect season to travel around, so it is time to decide where to go! Here we listed up 20 best summer destinations in Japan.

2020.07.16

Places to visit in Japan

Best Places To Visit in Mie

Mie Prefecture in the central part of Japan's main islands Honshu, has a lot of natural beauty to offer as well as some authentic experiences like ninja's and ama free diving. The prefecture is also home to many sacred locations that offer your the chance to really immerse yourself in the Japanese culture! Here we introduce some of the best places to visit!

2020.07.15

Chubu

Best Places To Visit in The Kansai Region – A Complete Guide to Kansai!

The Kansai region in the middle of Japan is one of the main tourist destination. In this blog we will tell you the best places to visit per prefecture!

2020.07.14

Kansai

The Best Places to Visit in Hyogo

Kobe is the most known area in Hyogo prefecture but there are more attractions you can enjoy! Here are 10 best places to visit in Hyogo other than Kobe.

2020.07.13

Kansai

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

The Best Places to Visit in Shiga

Being close to Kyoto, Shiga prefecture is a perfect destination for a day trip. There are many attractions Shiga can offer, Lake Biwa, which is the largest lake in Japan, Omihachiman where you can walk around the historical sites and a boat cruise and so on!

2020.07.08

Kansai

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