Tanabata at Kodai-ji
Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..
Transportation
Otsuki Station in Yamanashi
Station on JR Chuo Line that connects with Fujikyuko Railway to Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Otsuki City itself boasts hiking,..
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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
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..
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..
Activities
Shosenkyo Ropeway
Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Shozaburo for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese Alps and Mount Fuji. The..
Activities
Autumn Colors at Shosenkyo Gorge
Shosenkyo Gorge has magnificent scenery and is famous for autumn color. An easy trail runs along the river from the gorge entrance..
Gallery
Tanabata at Kodai-ji
Kyoto
Otsuki Station in Yamanashi
Yamanashi
Shirahige Shrine
Shiga
Mo-an in Kyoto
Kyoto
Toba Hot Springs
Mie
Inishie-no-Michi in Kofu
Yamanashi
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Activities
The Venus Line, Nagano
Rey WatersA skyline drive along the Nagano Prefecture mountains. Hike the highlands, wetlands and ponds to scenic vistas. Chill out from the..
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Culture
Nagano Countryside
Elena LisinaThe photos of old wooden temples and shrine taken in Nagano countryside.
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Culture
Sendai Toshogu Shrine
Elena LisinaToshogu is a well preserved wooden shrine built by the second son of Date Masamune, the founder of Sendai city.
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Activities
Beachcombing at Inage Seaside Park
Manish PrabhuneInage Seaside Park is a fun place to enjoy beachcombing and shell collecting, or witness the summer fireworks.