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The annual Shosha-san Momiji Matsuri returns from November 21-23, 2025, featuring special access to Important Cultural Properties, illuminated autumn foliage, and traditional Japanese taiko drum performances at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in Himeji.
Yanagidani Kannon Yōkokuji Temple in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto will hold its annual Autumn Leaves Week from November 15 to December 7, 2025, featuring special viewings and nighttime illuminations.
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in February in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
Fukuoka is rich in local cuisine and sightseeing spots, but it is also attractive for its abundant nature. There are many hidden spots with spectacular views. In this article, we will introduce some of Fukuoka’s lesser-known spots with spectacular views, so please take a look at them as reference for your trip. To learn more […]
Summary This time, I visited Tomonoura, the setting of Ghibli’s “Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea,” and Sensuijima Island, an island so beautiful that even hermits get drunk on it, which is located five minutes away by boat.Explore the harbor and nostalgic streets with a touch of history, and feel the mystery of nature […]
Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the leading tourist destinations in Japan, with convenient access from Tokyo. It is attracting attention not only from within Japan but also from overseas tourists interested in Japanese culture. In addition to historical spots such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage site, […]
What is Ueno Park? Ueno Park is one of the most famous parks in Tokyo and a popular tourist spot with many cultural facilities, temples, and shrines. The vast grounds are rich in nature, featuring cherry blossom trees dating back to the Edo period and a pond with floating lotus flowers, making it an urban […]
Ueno is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, attracting many visitors every day. It is famous for the pandas at the Ueno Zoo and Ameyoko (market street), but it is also a cultural hub with many art galleries and museums just a short walk away.Ueno Park alone is an enjoyable whole day […]