Japan Travel Information
Nagasaki City Nagasaki had a manmade little island called Dejima where Japan traded with Portugal and the Netherlands during the period of national seclusion. Here you can find the oldest wooden Western-style building in Japan, once owned by Thomas Glover, the man who laid a foundation for the Japanese shipbuilding industry. Nagasaki City is a …
Yufuin A popular hot spring area that sprawls at the foot of beautiful Mt. Yufu-dake, which local people call Bungo Fuji( Mt. Fuji of the Bungo area).Yufuin boasts the second largest supply of hot spring water in Japan. From fall to winter, Yufuin offers fantastic views of mountains enshrouded in morning mist. Yufuin is a …
Fukuoka City (Hakata) The largest city in Kyushu, and renowned as a gateway to Asia. Fukuoka offers a variety of local delicacies, such as fresh seafood and tonkotsu ramen(Chinese noodles in a pork bone soup), all year round. Fukuoka City, often referred to as Hakata, is a lively and modern metropolis in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. …
A Pilgrimage around Shikoku Island (Ohenro) Some 1200 years ago, Kobo Daishi established 88 holy places(temples) scattered around Shikoku Island to free people from their suffering. Going on a pilgrimage to these temples is said to remove earthly desires and answer prayers, which is why many pilgrims visit these sacred locations. A pilgrimage around Shikoku …
Shimanto River The longest river in Shikoku, running through the western section of Kochi prefecture. Shimanto River has been called the last clear stream in Japan because no large dams or other similar facilities have been built on its main course, enabling the river to preserve its pristine water quality. Shimanto River, also known as …
Islands in the Seto Inland Sea The Seto Inland Sea is surrounded by the major Japanese island of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. There are a large number of smaller islands in this inland sea that vary in size, such as Shodoshima Island, Naoshima Island, and Ohmishima Island, and each has its own distinct attractions and …
lyakei Ravine A steep V-shaped valley in Tokushima Prefecture that extends for 10 kilometers(6.2miles). The valley is studded with houses that look as if they are clinging to the base of mountains. There are suspension bridges made from kazura (a type of vine) in the area built to straddle the valley and connect villages. Discover …
Matsuyama Castle The main keep of Matsuyama Castle is located on top of the 132- meter (433-feet) Mt. Katsuyama in Matsuyama City, Prefecture. The Keep can be reached by an aerial tramway. Twenty-one existing structures of the castle, including the castle tower, are designated as nationally important cultural assets. Matsuyama Castle, located in Matsuyama City, …
Hagi and Tsuwano Hagi was once a castle town, while Tsuwano is a city on the water that has many waterways and canals. Nishikigoi (fancy carps) of various colors swim in waterways set in front of samurai houses in Tsuwano. Historical Samurai Town: Hagi, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a beautifully preserved historic town known …
Matsue Castle Located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Matsue Castle is a designated national treasure. It is also known as the Plover Castle because it resembles a polover spreading its wings.There are pleasure boats that travel the castle is a noted place for viewing cherry blossoms. Special Points about Matsue Castle: The Black Castle: Matsue …