Activities
Makuyama Park's Plum Blossoms
Makuyama Park features a mountainside covered by thousands of plum trees (and a festival) that when in full bloom in February and..
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Enjoy Japanese Lotus at Ueno Park
Ueno's Shinobazu Pond is home to one of the largest collection of lotus in Japan. The pond is jam-packed with beautiful pi..
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Miyajima's Very Cute Jizo Statues!
Miyajima Island: Daisho-in Temple is host to some seriously cute jizo statues!
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Culture
Yokohama's Beautiful Lotus Pond
Visit the beautiful lotus ponds at Yokohama's Sankei-en Garden in mid-summer. Early mornings are best when all is serene and..
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Culture
Brilliant Asuka Shrine, Shingu
The oldest shrine in the Kumano area, Asuka Shrine is a real eye opener!
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Culture
Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate
Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) w..
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Culture
Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha
The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
Gallery
Makuyama Park's Plum Blossoms
Kanagawa
Miyajima's Very Cute Jizo Statues!
Hiroshima
Yokohama's Beautiful Lotus Pond
Kanagawa
Beautiful Plum Blossoms in Yokohama
Kanagawa
Fukui's Tojinbo Cliffs
Fukui
Lotus Heaven in Fukui
Fukui
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Culture
Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden
Takako SakamotoLocated in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pleasures..
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Shopping
Yokohama’s Marine and Walk
Steve MortonIf you like the summer and shopping, then look no further than Yokohama`s Marine and Walk where you can find a tempting array of..
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Culture
Rainy Days at Kamakuragu Shrine
Steve MortonFor anyone wanting to experience a more relaxed side to this historical city, then Kamakuragu is the place to come
Culture
Tea Harvest in Kumano
Alena EckelmannLiving in a village near Hongu on the the Kumano Kodo trail, I have watched my neighbors pick tea leaves from the tea bushes located..