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MIYAZAKI TRAVEL

Takachiho Gorge

Takachiho Gorge is a natural monument located in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture.Pyroclastic flows from Mt.Aso eroded the area,creating this beautiful rock surface.This area is where the gods of Japanese mythology descended.This place is famous as a power spot and attracts many tourists.Access by train is very inconvenient.It’s best to take a tour or rent a car. The views from the boat are amazing.However,it is best to make a reservation for this boat as waiting rimes can be long. Website⇊ https://takachiho-kanko.info/en/ The area has a pond and several restaurants.Mango ice cream is delicious.

KAGAWA TRAVEL

6 Places to Visit in Kagawa!

Kagawa Prefecture is lacated on one of the islands that make up the Japanese archipelago.The best way to get there is by plane.To get there by Shinkansen,you have to change trains from Tokyo in Okayama Prefecture,cross a bridge,and then go back. 1. Visiting Power Spots! Kotohiragu It is located on the middle slope of Mount Kotohira.The shrine is visited by 3 million people a year.There are 785 steps. Zentsu-ji Temple It was built in 807 by Yoshimichi Saeki. He is the father of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism.This is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi. 2.Check Out the Magnificent Stone Wall! Marugame Castle Marugame Castle’s stone walls are the …

TOYAMA TRAVEL

Toyama Tourist Spots! 6 things to do!

1．See Japan’s Largest Dam! Kurobe Dam It was built over a period of seven years from 1956 to solve the power shortage after the war.It is located among the highest mountains in Japan.It’s impressive to be able to see it up close. You can get to the dam by train and bus.There is another trekking couse that takes six hours.Mikuriga Pond along the couse offers a spectacular view!You can see the pond,when the snow melts in July. 2. See the Great Buddha and a national treasure temple！ Takaoka Great Buddha In The Kamakura period, Minamoto no Yoshikatsu made a five-meter-tall wooden Buddha statue. Burned twice and rebuilt in 1933. It …

SHIMANE TRAVEL

Shimane Tourist Spots! 7 things to do!

1.Visit Historical Spots! Izumo Taisha Shrine This is a historic shrine that appears in stories of Japanese my thology.There is a reconstruction of the ancient main hall,which was twice as tall as the current one. Matsue Castle A castle built by Yoshiharu Horio in 1611.This castle has remaind unchanged for 400 years since it was built.It is national treasure. Taikodani Inari Shrine It was built in 1773 by Kamei Norisada, to pray for peace and prosperity for the Tsuwano domain and its people. It was built in the direction of the demon gate for peace of mind. 2.Walking Around the Castle Town Tsuwano Castle Town There is a charming townscape.Carp …

TRAVEL WAKAYAMA

12 power Spots in Wakayama!

Do you know Wakayama Prefecture?It is located south of Osaka.Deep in the mountains of Wakayama,there are famous tourist destinations,including shrine and temples.Let me introduce it to you now. 1.Wakayama Castle It was built by Todo Takatora in 1585.This is the symbol of Wakayama City.You can go inside the castle and explore. 2.kokawa dera It is located in northern Wakayama Prefecture. In 770, a local hunter, Otomo no kujiko, found a mysterious light in the mountains and built a hut there, which is the origin of the temple.There is a dry landscape garden in front of the main hall. 3.Kimii-dera This temple was built in 770 AD. 4.Kishu Toshogu Shrine It …

TRAVEL WAKAYAMA

Koyasan in Wakayama

Koyasan, located in northern Wakayama Prefecture, is a religious city of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi 1250 years ago. Kobo Daishi was a Buddhist monk who lived around 800 A.D.He went to China to study esoteric Buddhim,and after returning to Japan he founded a sect called Shingon Buddhism.Kobo Daishi was close to the people and was loved by them.It is still a place for monks to study. You can stay overnight at a lodging lodge and eat Buddhist vegetarion cuisine. There are 117 temples on the mountain, and there are many things to see. We will introduce some of the most famous building. Daimon Gate Kondo Danjyo Garan …

SHIGA TRAVEL

Shiga Tourist Spot and Famous Food!

Do you know Shiga Prefecture?Shiga is between Kyoto and Nagoya.Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.Shiga has historic shrines and temples.Shiga has many famous spots for viewing autumn leaves. Hikone Castle Hikone Castle is a national treasure.It was built by Naotaka Ii during the Edo period.The castle remains to this day. Hieizan Enryaku-ji It was built in 788 by Saicho in the direction of the demon gate of Heiankyo. Heiankyo is Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. Enryakuji Temple is not a single temple. It is a general term for 100 temples in three areas. It is included in the cultural assets of ancient Kyoto, so it will be …

FOOD CULTURE SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka’s Famous Foods!

Do you know where Shizuoka Prefecture?The most famous is Mount Fuji.There are many scenic views.If you want to know more about the tourist spots,check out this article.You can see the places I’ve actually traveled to. Hamamatsu Gyoza Gyoza are fried dumplings stuffed with meat and vegetables.There are many specialty stores in Hamamatsu City. Sawayaka’s Hamburger Sawayaka is a very famous hambueger spocialty restaurants in Shizuoka.There are many stores on the west side of Shizuoka.It’s popular and always crowded. Chojiya in Mariko-shuku It is a local food that has been around since the Edo period.It is mede by grating wild yam and putting it on barley rice.This area was once Mariko-shuku,a …

SHIZUOKA TRAVEL

Shizuoka Tourist Spots! 4 things to do when you go !

Shizuoka Prefecture is very close to Mt.Fuji,the most famous mountain in Japan.Shizuoka is also the hometown of Tokugawa Ieyasu,who unified Japan.So I’d like to introduce you to some historical spots and places where you can see Mt.Fuji.Access is via Mt.Fuji Shizuoka Airport.The Shinkansen stops at six locations:Atami,Mishima,Shin-Fuji,Shizuoka,Kakegawa,and Hamamatsu.It’s a good idea to get off near where you want to go. 1. Places where you can see Mt.Fuji Tea fields Shizuoka is famous for its tea.Tea fields can be found around Kakegawa and in the Motoyama region west of Mount Fuji. Miho no Matsubara (UNESCO) It is a scenic spot called Miho no Matsubara.There are 30,000 pine trees along the approximately …

NARA TRAVEL

Nara Tourist Spots! scenic view

Nara Prefecture is a famous tourist destination in Japan.This place was the capital of Japan in the 7th century.Nara Prefecture are many shrines and temples that are World Heritage sites.The deer in Nara Park are wild but are accustomed to people.You can also see cherry blossoms in Nara.The area around Nara Park is an hour’s train ride from Osaka.However, there are some places that are difficult to access.For example,Mt.Yoshino,famous for its cherry blossoms,is far from the nearest station.The cherry blossoms bloom for about two weeks from the 1st of April.I’ll show you the beautiful scenery of Nara Prefecture! Nara Park Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple Kohukuji Temple and Five-story Pagoda …