Hiking Mt. Misen, Miyajima Tomoko Kamishima Mt. Misen (Miyajima) is considered to be a sacred mountain, standing just north of Itsukushima Shrine.
Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine Tomoko Kamishima The original formal procedure to worship Itsukushima Shrine was to pass through the big red torii gate on a special boat.
Culture Kamikochi and the Japan Alps Tomoko Kamishima Mountaineering as a leisure activity in Japan started after Westerners came here. Walter Weston left full records about his ex..
Hiking around Kamikochi Tomoko Kamishima If you are the type of person who likes walking along the water and viewing beautiful mountains, then these flat Kamikochi Hik..
Culture Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Chapel Tomoko Kamishima Owning a summer cottage in Karuizawa is now a status symbol in Japanese. But the first cottage was built by a conservative foreign..
Cycling around Karuizawa Tomoko Kamishima Cycling around the popular tourist destinations of Karuizawa is a good way to enjoy the nice, cool, pleasant breeze.
Shaw Memorial Chapel Tomoko Kamishima In 1885, an Anglican missionary passed through Karizawa and found it to be a wonderful summer retreat area.
Hotel Bleston Court, Karuizawa Tomoko Kamishima Hoshino Resorts area in Karuizawa: Gorgeous highland resort, including hot springs, hotels, churches and restaurants. Hotel Bleston..