Monthly Archives for January 2014
Jigokudani Yaen monkey park
One of the coolest spectacles in all of Japan is to watch the wild snow monkeys of the Japanese Alps sit out a snowy winter day soaking in the hot waters of a naturally-heated onsen. At Jigokudani Yaenkoen monkey park, … Continue reading
Shuri-Castle
It is a world heritage site, the palace of ancient Ryūkyū Kingdom. The current palace is rebuild by Japanese after its occupation, and its interior is changed to Japanese style. The original style is like the Chinese palace. Shuri-castle is … Continue reading
Mt Hakodate
Mount Hakodate is 334 meters high, the view from the mountain is spectacular and is one of Japan’s best three night views. It’ accessible by ropeway, bus or car. The ropeway depart from Motomachi district and cost for adults 640 … Continue reading
Kimii-Dera, Wakayama
Kimii-Dera is built on the side of a small mountain, so you have to ascend 231 stairs before reaching. It is the second temple of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Temple Pilgrimage. It’s probably the most famous temple in the city & was … Continue reading
Adachi of Art
Congratulations to Adachi Museum of Art, which has been selected as Japan’s most beautiful Japanese garden for eleven years in a row by The Journal of Japanese Gardening (JOJG – Shiosai Project)!! 足立美術館庭園が11年連続の日本一！