Category: Japan

Kurodani, Konkai-Komyoji Temple, originating from Mount Hiei.
Although it is a sacred Buddhist site, it also holds a notable place in modern Japanese history…
For instance, it is featured in the NHK Taiga drama “Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku” as a memorial site
Additionally, it served as the base for the Aizu Domain (Tokugawa faction) during the late Edo period, and the birthplace of the Shinsengumi.
Thus, it is an important historical site.

I remember when I was a child, from Doraemon, Dragon Ball, YuYu Hakusho, Slam Dunk to the current Naruto, One Piece, it can be said that it is the generation of manga. Strictly speaking, without manga, there would be no nicklee, huh? The Kyoto Manga Museum is located in the city center of Kyoto, inside this building. However, the front is a restaurant and the back is the museum.

Jingo-ji Temple is a renowned spot for maple viewing in the Takao area. Although it is not listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, it has a relatively high reputation. However, in September, you won’t be able to see a full blanket of red maple leaves. Even in the mountainous city of Takao, it’s the same.

Ichizawa Hanpu has been famous for a long time, but due to a family split incident, it has declined a bit and became two different brands, Ichizawa Hanpu and Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu. Now they are back together, operating under the name Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu.

Kyoto is a city in Japan that has the most World Cultural Heritage sites. One of them is the Kozan-ji Temple located in the Takao area. The Kozan-ji Temple is not famous for its scenery, but for its collection of famous artifacts. Therefore, visiting here during a season without cherry blossoms or autumn leaves is relatively peaceful.

There are many bus stops in the Shijo Kawaramachi area of Kyoto, and it can be quite chaotic. It’s best to have a sense of direction so as not to get confused with the stops. Let me first introduce the types of bus stops you will encounter here.

The Sannomiya area in Kobe is just as complex as Osaka’s Umeda and Namba. However, the cost of living in Kobe seems to be relatively cheaper. There are plenty of delicious food options and many beautiful scenic spots. Additionally, the Sannomiya area serves as an important hub. Therefore, this article is one of the basic transportation articles that people who are planning to travel to Kobe should read.

Osaka Metro is the most important transportation tool in Osaka for visiting major attractions. The utilization rate of Osaka Metro is estimated to be over 90%. Although the train frequency is high, if you are only traveling within the Osaka Metro, there is no need to check the schedule. However, if you are taking the Sakaisuji Line or the Chuo Line, which are connected to other railway lines, it is important to carefully check the timetable to avoid taking the wrong train and wasting time.

The author and their friends planned a trip to Tokyo for five days and four nights, but due to a typhoon, the trip was extended to six days and five nights. The itinerary included visiting various attractions such as Ameyokocho, Tokyo Tower, Asakusa Temple, Akihabara, and more. The author also mentioned their photography equipment and the flight they took to Tokyo. They visited the Seaside Top Observatory at the World Trade Center Building and the Tokyo Tower Observatory. The first day ended with a visit to a public bathhouse.

The Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building in Japan and a landmark in Tokyo. It can be seen from almost any corner of the city. This article describes a bike tour of nine photography spots in Asakusa to capture the beauty of the Tokyo Skytree. The author rented a bike easily in Asakusa and visited various locations to take photos. The article provides a map and descriptions of each photography spot.