The name Kanazawa, which literally means marsh of gold, is said to be originated from a legend that the peasant Imohori Togoro was digging for potatoes when flakes of gold washed up. It is now the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, best-known for its historical attractions, modern museums, and Kenrokuen—oneContinue Reading
The Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region lies at the northern base of Mount Fuji about 1000 meters above sea level around the five lakes Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko and Motosuko. These five lakes were formed by previous eruptions of Mount Fuji. This area is known for its outdoor activities, hotContinue Reading
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, standing 3776 meters. With its nearly perfectly shaped volcano, Mount Fuji has been worshipped as a sacred mountain and one of the most famous landmarks in the country. It is Japan’s most iconic and instantly recognisable natural feature, frequently depicted in artContinue Reading
Shirakawago and the neighbouring Gokayama are small, traditional villages located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri. These traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses first emerged during the Edo period for farmers, village headmen, merchants and low-level samurai. Gassho-zukuri means “hands pressed together in prayer”, as the farmhouses’Continue Reading
With a population of over three million, Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan. This capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo. Yokohama developed rapidly as Japan’s prominent port city following the end of Japan’s relative isolation in the mid-19th century and is today oneContinue Reading
Nagoya is a major urban centre between Tokyo and Kyoto and a gateway for accessing Kanazawa, Takayama and other destinations in the Hokuriku region. It is the birthplace of Japan’s greatest samurai warriors including Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu—the three most famous samurai in Japanese history. Group AttractionsContinue Reading
Exploring Sapporo in such a short time is an extraordinary moment! Your trip to the beautiful city of Sapporo will give you a romantic atmosphere and make your experience in Japan more valuable than ever. let’s create a short, warm vacation moment even in cool weather with your family onlyContinue Reading
Exploring Sapporo in such a short time is an extraordinary moment! Your trip to the beautiful city of Sapporo will give you a romantic atmosphere and make your experience in Japan more valuable than ever. let’s create a short, warm vacation moment even in cool weather with your family onlyContinue Reading
Exploring Sapporo in such a short time is an extraordinary moment! Your trip to the beautiful city of Sapporo will give you a romantic atmosphere and make your experience in Japan more valuable than ever. let’s create a short, warm vacation moment even in cool weather with your family onlyContinue Reading
You may be familiar with Tokyo, but do you want to try new things from Japan? let’s visit Fukuoka with your family! Fukuoka is a great place for sightseeing in Japan. A quiet place for those of you who are bored with the hustle and bustle of the city crowdContinue Reading