Kibune Shrine, Kyoto
Surrounded by a deep cedar forest Kibune Shrine is located in the northeast of Kyoto city and up a lantern-lined stone path.The God of Water, was deified in Kibune Shrine. Today, Kibune Shrine continues to attract a lot of couples; also office workers pray for good relationship between companies.
Kamo Nanban Soba
In early summer, most parts of Japan get visited by a rainy season, the so called “tsuyu.” During the rainy season now if you are in Kyoto perhaps you can try out the famous Kamo nanban soba – which is a warm noodles with duck and negi leek. Nanban is a name for dishes with leeks and hot chili pepper. The soba noodles are served in a warm dashi and soy broth with slivers of perfectly cooked duck breast and mellow grilled white leek.
Tanabata Festival
Happy Tanabata “七夕” evening of the 7th Star Festival. At this festival, prayers are offered & the custom is to set up leafed bamboo branches “wish tree” and people will write down their wishes on long strips of colorful paper which they tie on the bamboo leaves.
Otaru Canal, Hokkaido
Decorated with oil lamps and cobbled street, the 300m long Canal Area(Otaru Unga) is Otaru’s main tourist attraction. Otaru town is quite easy to navigate on foot & the most recommended time for a stroll is when the lamps are lit.
Ningle Terrace, Furano
Ningle is the name of the dwarf that is believed by Ainu people to live in the forest in Hokkaido. Adjacent to the Prince Hotel New Furano, there are 15 log cabins in the forest are all shops selling various kinds of handicrafts. Ningle Terrace has been created using natural materials with timber buildings and plank walkways through the trees.The forest gives off a wonderful scent with pine trees and the waterfall creating a peaceful atmosphere.