Travel guide for Osaka&Kyoto
Among the numerous tourist attractions in Kyoto, "Kinkakuji" is well known than any other ones. The official name is "Rokuon-ji(鹿苑寺)", but it is commonly called "Kinkaku-ji(金閣寺)" because it is famous for its reliquary hall "Kinkaku". Because it is registered as a World Heritage site, many peop
There are a whole bunch of skyscrapers in Osaka including Abeno Harukas. Among them, Umeda Sky Building has an overwhelming presence. On the upper floor of this 173 meter building is the observatory called "Floating Garden". The typical feature of the observatory is a large ring in
Kobe is well known for the beautiful night view. There are a lot of night view spots in the bay area such as Kobe Harborland and Port Island, but don't miss the beautiful view from a mountain. This time, let me introduce the "Rokko Garden Terrace" observatory. From top of the Mt. Rokko,
The winter has come, and many illumination events have been kicked off in many places. Have you decided which one to visit? Here I'm going to introduce the illumination at Nabana no Sato in Mie Prefecture. This place is a theme park which features gourmet, flowers, greenery and hot springs.
Japan is a country popular among tourists around the world with many beautiful scenery. Among them, three spots said to be especially beautiful are called "Japan's Three Scenic Spots": Miyajima, Amanohashidate and Matsushima. Miyajima（宮島） The Big Torii The first one to introduce is Miyajim
Mt. Rokko is the name of mountain masses including large and small mountains located in the southeastern part of Hyogo prefecture. This area which is easily accessible from Osaka and Kobe has been one of the most popular spots in Kansai region. The best thing about Mt. Rokko is the beautiful s
Awaji Island is an island in Hyogo Prefecture, a large island which has about the same size as Singapore. The convenient way to visit Awaji for sightseeing is either bus or car. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world with a total length of 3,911m and a central spa
Byodo-in, a temple in Uji, Kyoto, is one of the World Heritage Sites. It's a little bit far from the city center of Kyoto, but it is still one of the indispensable spots for Kyoto sightseeing. A representative spot in the precincts is the "Phoenix Hall(鳳凰堂)" which is well known as a national t
There are plenty of interesting places in Kyoto, which never make visitors tired. Especially, it is the autumn leaves season that makes Kyoto even more tasteful. Here I'll introduce the autumn leaves festival which will be held at Umekoji Park near Kyoto Station. During the festival, on
Kyoto is the representative tourist destination in Japan, and there are many tourist sights to visit. Its sceneries, such as the bright cherry blossoms in spring and the burning red leaves in autumn, attract you with the taste of Japan. Many of the travelers are so fascinated with Kyoto that t
"Kiyomizudera" is a representative tourist spot in Kyoto. It is a popular spot where many tourists visit throughout the year, but in particular I would like to recommend visiting the special night viewing held in spring and autumn. Here I'll introduce the night viewing in autumn which features be
If you visit Hyogo, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge would be one of the spots you absolutely must go, as well as Kobe Port and Arima Onsen. This bridge connecting Kobe City and Awaji Island has been certified as the longest suspension bridge in the world with a total length of 3,911m and a central span of 1
2.5Million Lily Flowers are Blooming! In an idyllic location overlooking Osaka Bay, come experience beautiful lilies blooming amidst blue skies and the open ocean. A fantastic new attraction in Osaka since 2013! A must-see for tourist and residents alike. 【Access Map】 ＜By train
