Akizuki Castle Ruins
Akizuki Castle dates back to 1203, when the Akizuki clan built Mt. Kosho Castle as their headquarters. The Akizuki clan ruled the area for 385 years over 16 generations, but was defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), the supreme ruler of the Warring States period, in 1587 and left the area. At that time, Akizuki Castle […]
CLUB PICCADILLY UMEDA OSAKA
About: The only night club in Kansai to be featured in famous British dance/music magazine DJ Mag’s list of the top 100 nightclubs in the world. Visit the link below to see DJ Mag’s summary. https://djmag.com/top-100-clubs/poll-clubs-2018-club-piccadilly Originally a movie theater, the building has been redeveloped into a high-class, luxury space. It has the largest-scale facilities […]
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
- Activities
- 観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
Mt. Misen main hall
Mt. Misen main hall was built in 806 on the site where Kobo Daishi practiced asceticism, and is located across from Reikado. Akasagarbha bodhisattva is the principal object of worship. The big temple bell inside the hall was donated by Taira no Munemori (1147-1185), the third son of Taira no Kiyomori, a military commander.
Narita Airport
Narita Airport is the No. 1 international airport in Japan and one of the largest in Asia, serving about 44 million passengers per year before Corona and about 130 destinations around the world. Most international flights to and from the Tokyo metropolitan area arrive and depart at Narita Airport. In fact, despite its official name, […]
Osaka Castle Park
- Area
- Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)
This Starbucks was originally the 2nd floor of a mansion that was built in 1907. An American lived in the building during that time. There are six rooms including the lounge, dining, and guest rooms. Starbucks kept this set up, along with the antique furniture. You won’t have to pay the entrance fee for the […]
Rōshōki
People are always lining up to taste Roushouki’s Chinese buns; it’s no wonder they sell 13,000 a day! Established in 1915, this restaurant specializes in Chinese steamed buns with minced pork filling. The soft, springy dough is filled with juicy minced pork back ribs. A small bun is only 90 yen, but you do have […]
Kani Doraku Crab
Found above the entrance to crab restaurant Kani Doraku Dotonbori is a large model crab, the arms and eyes move and the body is large, giving a striking impression. It is rumored that if made into crab stew there would be enough to feed 16,000 people. Originally made in 1962, the sign has been remade […]
Bunka Kissa Kyoshu
The café is housed in a gassho-style building. Through the large windows, patrons can enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery of the four seasons. The classical music carefully selected by the owner and antique interior decorations give a relaxing feeling. The menu is coffee only, and children are not allowed in the restaurant, so please be […]
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Sushi Kubota
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway
Sapporo city is beautiful at night. In 2015 the city was selected as 1 of the 3 new top 3 cities with beautiful night views. Climb to the summit–altitude 513 meters–of Mt. Moiwa via ropeway, and once you reach you are welcomed with a panoramic view of a city twinkling like a box of jewels […]
Yuwandake Observation Park
Yuwandake is the highest peak in the Amami Islands with an altitude of 694 meters. This observatory is located at the entrance to the trailhead of Yuwandake, 480 meters above sea level. From the observatory, about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot along a mountain path, one can see 360° around the mountain, mainly […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Aidomari Hot Spring
This is the easternmost hot spring in Japan. It is a very “wild” open-air bath, with a bathtub surrounded by a wooden frame dug into the gravel of the shore. Naturally, it is a pleasant experience to soak in the bathtub while enjoying the view of the ocean, but there are no stores, so you […]
Amami Airport
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Oyamazumi shrine
One in 10,000 shrines in Japan has a branch shrine. In the center of the temple grounds there is a large 2,600 year-old camphor tree, regarded as a holy tree.
Yumoto Saigriyu
This is the only public bathhouse in Noboribetsu Onsen. Because you can bathe in hot spring water quality for a very low fee it is very popular. Although there is only an indoor bath, visitors can enjoy two types of spring water: alum spring (myobansen) and sulfur spring (iōsen). The facility is still new, having […]
- Area
- Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Kuromon (black gate)
Located on the approach to Suiyu Jinja (shrine), this gate is painted all black and can be called the symbol of Akizuki. It was built in the early Kamakura period (1185-1333) as the back gate of Koshosan Castle, the predecessor of Akizuki Castle, but in 1624, it was moved as the main gate of Akizuki […]
Shiroi Koibito Park: Chocolate Factory
A theme park for sweets operated by one of Hokkaido’s most famous sweets makers Ishiya Seika
Momijidani Park
Located at the foot of Mt. Misen primeval forest, Momijidani Park is widely known for its autumn foliage. In November, about 700 maple trees turn bright red and yellow. Cherry blossoms in spring and early summer’s fresh green leaves are something to see as well. Take a moment to enjoy a cup of tea with […]
Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area
This observatory was built on the site of the castle of Ujikatsu Yamashita, a vassal of the Uchigashima Tameji clan who ruled this area in the 15th century. The front of the observatory is a precipitous cliff.
Kappabashi (Kitchenware) Street
The largest collection of 170 shops selling kitchenware, food samples, chef knives and more in Japan. The selections of items are so extensive, and of great quality, many of the customers are chefs. Having said that, there are many tourists and regular folks too, so if cooking is your passion, don’t miss it. The knives […]
Shiretoko Pass
A 738-meter altitude pass located approximately halfway along the Shiretoko Highway connecting Utoro on the Sea of Okhotsk side and Rausu on the Nemuro Channel side. Popular as a photogenic spot where visitors can enjoy a magnificent view. Mt. Rausu — the highest mountain in the Shiretoko mountains — directly in front of you, the […]
Plaza Umeda Building 8F, 8-17 Taiyuujichou Kita-ku, Osaka
- Area
- Osaka North, 大阪府
- Activities
- クラブ・ダンスホールナイトライフ
107 Ogi-machi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu
- Area
- Shirakawago, Gifu
- Activities
- 喫茶店/カフェ
B1F Daimaru Sapporo Store, Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
374-4, Wano, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- 飛行機
60-60-5 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribeetsu, Hokkaido
- Area
- Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
- Activities
- 温泉
2-11-36, Miyanosawa2jo, Sapporo Nishi-ku, Hokkaido
- Activities
- 観光施設
Ogi-machi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu
- Area
- Shirakawago, Gifu