GaijinPot Travel - Japan Travel Guide by GaijinPot
Explore Japan. Japan consists of eight regions. Each with their own unique flavors that together make up a captivating country. Ginzan Onsen Yamagata Late Oct - Early Nov Iya Valley Tokushima Late Nov - Early Dec HOKKAIDO TOHOKU KANTO CHUBU KANSAI CHUGOKU SHIKOKU KYUSHU Jozankei Onsen Hokkaido Mid Oct - …
Karasawa Cirque - GaijinPot Travel
3 days ago · The Karasawa Cirque is a steep valley, standing 2,300m above sea level in the heart of the Hotaka Peaks. The hike is particularly popular in autumn, when the leaves turn red and set the mountain scenery ablaze with color. The route is moderate in intensity, with a mixture of flat pathways, sloping hills and steep, rocky inclines.
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
The main access point is Kyoto station, a major transport hub for the Kansai region and the second-largest station in the country. Arriving in the building’s futuristic hall with its steel-beamed roof (known as the Matrix), most tourists wonder if they’ve got off at the right stop but it’s a well equipped, if surprising, introduction to the city.
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
Kyoto City is not a destination that you should, or could, miss but it can get very busy during Spring and Autumn when the city is in its postcard-perfect seasonal transition. Visit in the summer for a different kind of crowd, gathered for the rowdy revelry of the spectacular Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s most famous festivals.The winter is quietest but comes with the risk of rain (most of ...
Akigawa Valley - GaijinPot Travel
6 days ago · Akigawa Valley. Akigawa Valley is an unforgettable escape into nature's tranquility. Akigawa (autumn stream), is a peaceful getaway located just an hour from central Tokyo. It is situated in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. The valley is the largest tributary of the Tama River and stretches 20 kilometers from Akiruno City to Hinohara Village.
Miyajima - GaijinPot Travel
Competing with Mount Fuji as Japan’s most iconic sight, the floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island is the ultimate spectacular Japan photo-op – one that needs #nofilter.. Built around 200 meters offshore, the giant red gate looks as though it’s floating in the sea during high tide, while low tide lets you walk right up to touch its imposing cedar wood pillars.
Mizumoto Park - GaijinPot Travel
Nov 5, 2024 · Mizumoto Park is a sprawling park located in northern Tokyo. This peaceful park sits next to the Koaidame flood control basin and provides a calm retreat from the busy city life. This park holds historical and cultural significance as it serves as the largest park (963,013.00 square meters) within the 23 wards of Tokyo.
Hiroshima - GaijinPot Travel
The cosmopolitan capital of the Chugoku Region, Hiroshima has grown from a harrowing symbol of destruction to a thriving example of Japanese ingenuity and optimism. After the world’s first atomic bomb was dropped in 1945, Hiroshima’s citizens defied expectations and managed to rebuild their city into what it is today; a vibrant, dynamic and compelling place to visit.
Gifu - GaijinPot Travel
Gifu City is the unassuming prefectural capital but it makes a good starting point for exploring the region in a loop. From May 11 through Oct. 15, you can witness nighttime ukai or cormorant fishing on the Nagara River. Experience the 1,300-year-old tradition from a wooden boat, as fishermen skillfully guide the cormorant birds to catch fish beneath the water, by …
Niigata - GaijinPot Travel
Niigata City is the bustling prefectural capital, split in two by Japan’s longest river, the Shinanogawa, and bordered by Japan’s Sea. Stock up on fresh seafood and premium rice. Taste the difference and enjoy the enormous range of locally brewed sake (there are 100 breweries in the city). Similar to Oktoberfest, but for sake, the city ...