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 - …
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.
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.
Destination - GaijinPot Travel
Kanto. Chiba - It's your choice of natural beauty, city life or a little of both. Gunma - All about that bath. Ibaraki - Natto and nature in central Kanto. Kanagawa - Seaside, shrines and so much more. Saitama - For a quick breath of fresh mountain air. Tochigi - Heavyweight cultural heritage with a breathtaking natural landscape.
Momijidani Park - GaijinPot Travel
1 day ago · Momijidani Park is one of the most famous spots in Japan for autumn foliage. Located off the coast of Hiroshima on the small island of Miyajima, the park is a must for fall fans in the Chugoku region.. The park lies at the foot of Mount Misen, a revered site in Japanese Buddhism and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine. ...
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.
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.
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 …
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 ...
Okinawa - GaijinPot Travel
Japan's tropical island paradise. Discover white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, wild jungles, and centuries of unique native traditions. Japan’s Okinawa region is a total of 113 islands that stretch from Kyushu’s southern tip towards Taiwan. Considered the country’s own little Hawaii, the prefecture offers a remote yet accessible ...