Fushimi Inari Shrine has been listed as one of the top attractions for foreign tourists visiting Japan and was no.1 in 2013. Wondering what made this place so special, I pedalled out there by rental bicycle from Kyoto Station. The ride was spectacular following a river then passing through s...
In recent years a large number of shops, museums, cafés, restaurants, hotels and fun things to do have sprung up to cater for the hordes of visitors and tourists who visit annually. Most of the tourists appear to come from Korea, China, Taiwan or other parts of Japan. Here are some o...
From soon-to-be-launched railway connections to the inaugural Tour de Kyushu, here’s what to look out for in 2023 and beyond.
TheKotokuin, most commonly known as theKamakura Daibutsu, is one of the most widely visited tourist attractions in Kamakura. Located by both the sea and the mountains, today let's take a look at just what makes this spot so special. What Is a Daibutsu? The term 'Daibutsu' means the ...
Visiting tourist attractions in Japan was quite inexpensive. Most temples andshrines in Japanwere free, except for the more famous ones in popular tourist spots. Entrance fees to most attractions were under ¥1,000 ($10 Canadian). Ainokura Village in Gokayama ...
“Tourism is really popular in Japan these days, and crowds can be difficult to avoid. There are no more travel restrictions for Japan, so it’s a much simpler arrival process than last year. However, we still highly recommend filling out the Immigration and Customs form online for quicker ...
Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. TheIzuandOgasawara Islandsare also part of Tokyo. ...
RELATED: BEYOND TOKYO AND KYOTO: 6 UNDERRATED SPOTS TO VISIT IN JAPAN 5. Geishas Perhaps one of the most instantly recognisable and universally loved symbols of Japanese culture is the geisha – a woman trained in the traditional arts. Not only are geishas stunning to look at wi...
What you need to know about Japan prior to visit - advices Despite the abundance of common stereotypes, the Japanese are quite friendly and hospitable people. At the same time, they are quite pedantic; they do … Read further One of the most famous cultural and historical attractions is the...
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