I recently took a trip to Japan, exploring the Kansai Region’s many food and cultural offerings. Aside for Kyoto, I had never really heard of the other places I went to, adding an element of excitement to the visit. After spending time in spaces like Uji, Nara, Amanohashidate, Izushi ...
OSAKA Izumi Katsuragisan Hiking Course From Ushitakisan mountain, which is famous for its mountain streams, waterfalls, and autumn leaves, take the Jizo mountain trail to Mt. Izumi Katsuragi. Beech forests spread out on the mountaintop, and you can enjoy forest bathing and great views. You ca...
The Naruto Straight connects Tokushima to Awaji Island, and its current is the fastest in Japan, creating a spectacular series of whirlpools which can be up to 20 meters wide. The Whirlpool Sightseeing boat allows you to experience the whirlpools on an intimate level. There are two types of ...
Hyogo Prefecture sits west of the central part of mainland Japan and is the westernmost prefecture of Kansai. It overlooks the Sea of Japan to the north and the Seto Inland Sea to the south, the latter of which is home to such famous destinations as Awaji Island, the Ieshima Islands, an...
3.58MILES This atmospheric Shintō shrine is located along the trail up to Kurama-dera. The stairs to the main hall are flanked by two enormous cryptomeria trees. 7.Kurama-dera 3.58MILES Located high on a thickly wooded mountain, Kurama-dera is one of the few temples in modern Japan that ...
in Japan. As a bonus, even in August the weather was pleasantly cool (Koya sits at about 3000 feet) and offers limitlesshiking optionsfrom an hour to multiple days (the latter including the Choshi-no-michi, featuring hundreds of 12th Century stone stupas – this is#1– as trail markers)....
In the New Year’s day, Fushimi Inari is one of the most popular shrines in Japan for Hatsumode, or the “Year’s first shrine visit”. Amazingly, almost three million pilgrim’s flock to Fushimi in the first 3 days of each year alone! During festive periods such as New Year, stalls...
Meoto-Sugi (Meoto Married Couple) 800 years old cedar trees at the entrance to Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka Hill the uphill trail leading to visit Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine Nachi Wakayama Kansai Japan,站酷海洛,一站式正版视觉内容平台,站酷旗下品牌.授权内容
1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail Spots: Nagoya Kiso Valley Pick-up: Nagoya Drop-off: Nagoya ¥24,900 Book Now View Details Join our Nagoya tour today! This tour will take you into the past so you can experience life in rural Japan as you hike the Nakasendo...
Osaka was once known asNaniwaand served as Japan’s capital in the 7th century. The city is famous for itskuidaoreculture, which translates to "ruin oneself with food." You’ll see this reflected in the variety of delicious street food!