Sankeien Garden, Yokohama
Sankeien Garden Harvest Moon Night Viewing 2014. Buildings such as the three-storied pagoda relocated from the former Toumyouji Temple of Kyoto are illuminated during the event. Enjoy the traditional instrumental concert held under the moon light at the open space in front of the Rinshunkaku building! Dates: September 5 (Fri) to September 9 (Tue), 2014. AJT wishes all of our guest a very Happy Mid- Autumn Festival.
Kumano Hongu Taisha, Wakayama
One of the locations comprising of a bigger collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Wakayama area is Kumano Hongu Taisha. This shrine is part of a larger pilgrimage route that covers and extends across Nara, Wakayama, and Mie prefectures. The area in the Wakayama area is particularly scenic with trees, rivers, and hot springs filling the scenery as opposed to the typical concrete and neon. The shrine itself is also in a nice wooded area.
Unzen, Nagasaki pref.
Planning a trip to Kyushu, perhaps you should make it to Unzen at Nagasaki Prefecture for this leisure walk round the Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hells). Unzen is a one hour drive from Nagasaki Prefecture.
Suigosai (水郷際), Matsue City
Saying goodbye to summer, with fireworks! Suigosai (水郷際), Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture.
Kurobe Gorge, Autumn
Kurobe Gorge can be visited for a quick two-day and one-night trip from locations such as Tokyo and Osaka. There is a hidden scenic spot at the Gorge where visitors can enjoy riding the famous Kurobe Gorge train while enjoying the beautiful autumnal leaves. Take a short trip to Kurobe Gorge, where many scenic spots and liberating riverside hot springs await your visit.
