One of Hokkaido’s leading port cities, Otaru is a romantic city full of history and elegant townscapes, located next to Sapporo. Otaru is known in particular for its old buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as stone-built warehouses, the old housing facility for herring fishermen, temples,Continue Reading
Kita, which means “north” in Japanese, is one of Osaka’s two downtown hubs (the other is the Minami, or “south” district). With the south side being famous for food culture, the north side, in contrast, offers a more modern experience. It is Osaka’s busiest transportation hub and a bustling businessContinue Reading
Western Kyoto in Japan is a large, touristic zone spread on Ukyo and Nishikyo wards. More rural, it is commonly summarized to Sagano on the North-West, up to the surroundings of Katsura River in the South-West. It is notably home to the very pleasant district of Arashiyama, which acts asContinue Reading
Eastern Kyoto encompasses an area northeast of Kyoto Station between the Kamagawa River and the eastern hills of Kyoto. This area is filled with old neighbourhoods, shops and famous temples. The heart and soul of Kyoto, the eastern part of the city are also home to several of Kyoto’s survivingContinue Reading
Kyoto Station is a convenient gateway to Kyoto’s sightseeing spots, as well as other major cities in Japan. More than a major transport hub, Kyoto Station is also a destination. The building’s futuristic design and modern atmosphere aesthetic stand in perfect contrast to many foreign tourists’ image of Kyoto asContinue Reading
Central Kyoto encompasses everything in the wide plain in the middle of Kyoto. Being the capital of Japan and the emperor’s residence for over 1,000 years, the center of Kyoto is now home to the country’s most popular attractions such as Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace) and Nijo Castle. Central KyotoContinue Reading
Northwest Kyoto contains several of Kyoto’s most important sights such as Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple (with its famous rock garden), and Myoshinji Temple. The northeast part includes Kita and Sakyo wards and home to hidden gems such as Kurama and Kibune. Group Attractions Attractions Dining Experience OmiyageContinue Reading
Sitting at 332.9 meters, Tokyo Tower is the second-tallest structure in Japan. Built in 1958, the tower’s main sources of income are tourism and antenna leasing. This spot affords a perfect panoramic bird’s-eye view of Tokyo and becomes one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. Added inContinue Reading
Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan popular among locals and tourists alike. This ultramodern area is known for its shopping malls, futuristic attractions, museum, restaurants, and general seaside fun. The island built in Tokyo Bay was originally created by the Edo shogunate (1603-1867) to protect TokyoContinue Reading
Shinjuku is one of the most famous districts in Tokyo, best known for its entertainment attractions and lavish nightlife scenes. The Shinjuku Station is the world’s busiest railway station, handling more than three million passengers every day. Tokyo’s most famous department stores are clustered around Shinjuku Station’s exits meaning youContinue Reading