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Momotaro shrine
A pilgrimage to the holy land of the folktale”Momotaro”! Momotaro Shrine in Aichi prefecture introduces the legend of “Momotaro” with a unique view of the world even though it is a shrine! The legend of “Momotaro” is most famous in Okayama prefecture, but the legend of “Momotaro” also remains in the middle basin of the Kiso River, which straddles Aichi and Gifu prefectures. According to the legend of “Momotaro“, which has been handed down around the Kiso River, “Momotaro Shrine” in Inuyama City, Aichi prefecture, is where the grandfather and grandmother in the story lived. It is said that when They died, Momotaro hid himself in a nearby mountain and […]
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Dotombori
Why are there so many restaurants in Dotombori, Osaka? From sightseeing spots to gourmet food, this site is full of information that will give you some idea of what Dotombori is all about! The most famous downtown area in Osaka Prefecture is Dotombori in Osaka’s Minami district. It is an area where visitors can enjoy everything from sightseeing spots to gourmet foods such as Osaka’s soul food “Takoyaki”, “Okonomiyaki”, and “Kushikatsu”, as well as shopping. The Glico sign, huge signboards in the shape of crabs and octopuses, and flamboyant neon signs that stretch across the road are well known as the symbolic scenery of Dotombori. The Ebisu Bridge over the […]
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To-no-Hetsuri
“To-no-Hetsuri” is a tourist spot famous for its natural beauty created over a million years and the thrilling swaying suspension bridge. “To-no-Hetsuri” is a scenic spot along the Agagawa River located in Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture. It is designated as a national natural monument. A stratum that was formed a million years ago was uplifted and weathered by river erosion and wind and rain over many years, creating a tower-like cliff. In early summer, wisteria flowers hang from the cliffs, and in autumn, you can enjoy the scenery of beautiful autumn leaves. “Hetsuri” means cliff in dialect. Famous tourist attractions such as Ouchi-juku and Yunokami Onsen are nearby. There are […]
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Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture is 1.5 times the size of Tokyo’s 23 wards. It would be a bit too much to do on a day trip just to visit the popular tourist spots such as “Sado Gold Mine,” “Tarai Boat” and “Toki (crested ibis)”!
Sado Island is an island in the Sea of Japan, the prefecture of Niigata. Its area is approximately 854 km². It is the second-largest island in Japan, after Okinawa Island, except for the four main islands such as Honshu and except for the Northern Territories. It is about 1.5 times the size of Tokyo’s 23 wards. Since there are few bus services and tourist spots are scattered over a wide area, it is impossible to do on a day trip just to visit the popular tourist spots of Sado island such as “Sado Gold Mine,” “Tarai Boat” and “Toki (crested ibis)”! Even if you use a car, it may […]
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Ouchi-juku
It’s like a time trip to the Edo period. The thatched roof and nostalgic atmosphere of Ouchi-juku were very relaxing. “Ouchi-juku” in Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture is one of the best tourist spots in Fukushima Prefecture, located about an hour south of Aizuwakamatsu City by car. In the Edo period, on both sides of the road that connected Aizu and Nikko, there are still about 40 houses with thatched roofs lined up, and the scenery of the post town that still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period remains. It is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings because the scenery of houses with thatched roofs […]
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Yunokami Onsen
I stayed at Yunokami Onsen Inn because it was close to Ouchi-juku. The hot springs are very comfortable, so I entered three times. Yunokami Onsen, located in Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture, is a hot spring town known for its station building with a thatched roof, which is rare even in Japan. Along the valley of the Agagawa, there are many hot spring inns with a calm appearance, and there are sightseeing spots such as “To-no-Hetsuri” and “Ouchi-juku” in the surrounding area. The history of Yunokami Onsen dates back to the Nara period (8th century), and it is said that villagers found a monkey healing its wounds in the hot spring […]
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Sakurajima Island
Things to know before traveling! Professor Rabbit will introduce you to the basics of sightseeing in Sakurajima Island! Sakurajima Island, floating in Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay) in Kagoshima Prefecture, is a volcanic island with an altitude of 1117 m, an area of about 80 km², and a circumference of about 52 km. It used to be an “island”, but in 1914 (Taisho 3) it was connected to the Osumi Peninsula by lava flowed out by a large-scale eruption. Even now, it is an active volcano that repeats small eruptions almost every day, but the four cities of Kagoshima, Kirishima, Tarumizu, and Aira at the foot of the mountain and on […]
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Ura Bandai (Bandai Kogen Highlands)
Ura Bandai is a highland with wonderful views of many lakes and marshes centered on Mt. Bandai. The drive along the Bandaisan Gold Line from Bandai Kogen Highlands to Lake Inawashiro was very refreshing! Mt. Bandai (altitude 1816m), located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has records of eruptions in 806 and 1888. The 1888 eruption was a large-scale phreatic explosion that blew away one of the four peaks, causing a debris avalanche that hit Hibara Village (now Kitashiobara Village) at the northern foot of the mountain, burying three villages. The eruption of Mt. Bandai caused many casualties, but on the other hand, it created a beautiful […]
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The Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum (GIZA)
You can touch real drift ice at any time in the room to experience freezing temperature at -20°C of the Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum! There were also a lot of swimming “Clione,” the angel of drift ice! The Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum (GIZA) in Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, is a facility where you can experience the world of drift ice all year round. You can touch real drift ice in an extremely cold space at -20°C and see the angel of drift ice “Clione.” Since gloves and warm clothing are available for rent, you can visit the museum dressing light clothes. The origin of the nickname of the museum “GIZA” is […]
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The angel of drift ice “Clione”
The demonic predation scene of “the angel of drift ice” Clione is too scary! The head cracks wide open and the buccal cones pop out! Drift ice is one of the winter features of the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, in the east of Hokkaido. Clione, which is said to “come with the drift ice and leave with the drift ice,” is called “the angel of drift ice” or “the fairy of drift ice” because of its translucent body, red head and red abdomen, and its swimming motion, which looks like an angel flying with its wings fluttering. The scientific name of Clione is “Clione limacina.” The name “Clione” […]
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Nature cruising tour in the sea of Rausu in Hokkaido
I’ve joined a nature cruising tour in the sea of Rausu in Hokkaido! You can enjoy drift ice & bird watching in winter and dolphin & whale watching in summer! The large panorama of the Shiretoko Peninsula and Kunashiri Island was spectacular! Rausu Town in Hokkaido is located on the east side of the Shiretoko Peninsula. In the Nemuro Strait off the coast of Rausu, you can enjoy a nature cruising tour that you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage Site, and Kunashiri Island in the Northern Territories. You can also observe marine mammals such as orcas, whales, and dolphins in summer, and […]
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The drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk
A scenic spot for the superb view that you’ll want to see at least once in your lifetime! Visiting Hokkaido to see the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk, the mysterious beauty of nature! The northeastern area of Hokkaido, along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, is famous for the drift ice scenery in winter. In addition, Hokkaido is known as the “southern limit of drift ice,” the place where you can see the drift ice in the southernmost part of the Northern Hemisphere. From the coast, you can see drift ice from the middle of January every year, and the best season to see the drift ice […]