A Shinto shrine is a structure whose main purpose is to house one or more Shinto gods. The Torii Gate, found at the entrance or within a shrine, is the easiest way to recognise one. The portable shrines (Mikoshi) seen at Festivals (Matsuri) are considered shrines too. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto.
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The Tokyo Nightlife Travel Guide
There’s certainly no shortage of interesting things to do during the day in Tokyo, but as night falls on Japan’s capital, what kind of activities are available to travelers who still have energy to burn? As it turns out, plenty! We check out a few…
Dining Around A Hotpot in Iiyama’s Igloo Village
Our bellies warm and sated, we gazed up at the heavens full of stars through the crisp Nagano night air, a fitting end to our first day in Iiyama city. Having enjoyed a day exploring an ancient village, sledding in a mini snowpark, and most…
Amanohashidate: A Bridge to Heaven at One of the Three Views of Japan
Japan is a country of lists. Top five cities. Top ten shrines. Top 100 ramen joints… you get the picture. So it didn’t surprise me when I started researching the famous sight of Amanohashidate (天橋立) in northern Kyoto, that I learned about the Three Views…
In the Foothills of Lovers: A Journey to Mt. Tsukuba
“Fuji in the West, Tsukuba in the East.” This is the phrase used to describe the importance of Mt. Tsukuba to Japan. Located in Ibaraki prefecture north of Tokyo, a beautiful, natural region, Mt. Tsukuba and its two peaks are said to be composed of…
Natural Beauty and Tradition in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki
Makabe is a quaint and quiet town in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is located in a beautiful countryside surrounded by mountains. Accurately described as “little Kyoto” for its richness of tradition and walkable downtown area, Sakuragawa is a day’s trip away from Tokyo and more…
Trekking Nozakijima: Discover an Abandoned Island in Japan!
Mysterious, quiet, impressive, even confusing. Landing on Nozaki, an abandoned island with but a single resident, all these adjectives come to mind. And we are surely going from surprise to surprise by going to discover this nearly uninhabited island. Let’s go! Discover this amazing island…
Exploring the Cuisine and Urban Nightlife of Fukuoka
Day or night, Fukuoka city offers a dizzying array of food, from roadside yatai serving late night meals to exclusive 3 Michelin starred sushi restaurants.
From Sake to Whisky: How Historic Takehara City near Hiroshima Gave Birth to one of Japan’s Finest Spirits
Takehara is a perfectly preserved Edo era merchant town with a long history of sake brewing and the birthplace of the father of Japanese whiskey.
Exploring the Mt. Fuji of Western Japan – Mt. Daisen
Sponsored by Chugoku Region Tourism Promotion Association / Chugoku District Transport Bureau With steady rain already falling outside of our hotel in Yonago, we thought it best to try to alter our plans for the day. This morning, we were riding a chartered taxi van…
Hiroshima Bus Terminal: The Ultimate Tourist’s Guide to Budget Travel in Hiroshima, Japan
How to save money and make travel to destinations around Hiroshima easy and convenient using the Hiroshima Bus Terminal.