Activities
Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island
On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can..
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Saruhashi - the Monkey Bridge
Ingeniously designed Saruhashi in Otsuki is one of Japan's oldest and most famous bridges.
Activities
Experience Toba's Ama Diver Culture
Meet Japan’s female free divers at an Osatsu Kamado ama hut in Toba, and learn about the ancient and fascinating culture of th..
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Culture
Shirahige Shrine
The "floating" tori at Shirahige Shrine is smaller than the tori at Miyajima, but forms a beautiful scene against the backdrop of..
Activities
Vistas of Mt. Fuji and Retro Town Walking Tour
Guided walking tour in Fujiyoshida: two iconic Mount Fuji views, making decorative sushi rolls, a visit to a wonderful tea sho..
Culture
Hoto Noodles at Scarecrow Villa
Meet local grandmothers, learn how to make traditional Yamanashi-style hoto noodles, see a typical old-style Japanese house, and..
Culture
Will You Fight Or Just Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture
Crystal Sound Museum
Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..
Gallery
Saruhashi - the Monkey Bridge
Yamanashi
Shirahige Shrine
Shiga
Mo-an in Kyoto
Kyoto
Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival
Yamanashi
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Culture
Fantanima!
Elena Lisina“Fantanima!” is not just an exhibition, but an event with an amusing opening ceremony and various master classes offered by ar..
Culture
Mito's Educational Legacy
Arlene BastionKodokan and Kairakuen are the main tourist attractions in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Rich in scenic appeal as well as historical..
Planning
The Four Prefectures of Shikoku
Sleiman AziziOne of Japan's main islands, Shikoku is home to 4 prefectures. Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi and Tokushima are locations for some of..
Planning
The Five Prefectures of Chugoku
Sleiman AziziJapan's Chugoku region is made up of 5 prefectures. Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi are home to not only..