GaijinPot Travel - Japan Travel Guide by GaijinPot
WEBExplore 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 Mid Nov - Early Dec HOKKAIDO TOHOKU KANTO CHUBU KANSAI CHUGOKU SHIKOKU KYUSHU Jozankei Onsen Hokkaido Mid Oct - Late Oct Oriase Stream Aomori Late Oct ...
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
WEBThe 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.
Destination - GaijinPot Travel
WEBKanto. 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.
Gifu - GaijinPot Travel
WEBGifu 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 the light of roaring fire ...
Hakodate - GaijinPot Travel
WEBA vibrant harbor gateway, Hakodate is a satisfying fusion of Japanese and Western influences that makes for a perfect bookend to your travels through the spectacular wilds of Hokkaido.Despite its developing function as an entry point and transport hub for Japan’s northernmost island, Hakodate has retained its picturesque charm.
Hiroshima - GaijinPot Travel
WEBThe 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 …
Hiyoshi Shrine - GaijinPot Travel
WEB3 days ago · Photo by: PIXTA/たろぽん Hideyoshi was said to move like a monkey as a child, tying into the shrine’s strong monkey theme. Dating back to 1726, Hiyoshi Shrine became known for granting fortunes to its visitors. According to the founding legend, a local Shinto priest sold the roots of a dead camellia tree to a farmer, only to discover 60 ...
Hello Kitty Shinkansen - GaijinPot Travel
WEB1 day ago · From Hakata (Fukuoka), the journey starts at 7:04 A.M. and from Shin-Osaka at 11:37 AM. The Hello Kitty Shinkansen is included in the JR Pass and runs as a Kodama service between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. If you don’t have a JR Pass, you can buy a normal ticket at any JR Ticket Window. Different regional passes by …
Tokyo - GaijinPot Travel
WEBTokyo. Population. 12,059,237. From glittering skyscrapers to rickety ramen shacks, Tokyo is a dazzling mix of the ultra modern and traditional. Tokyo is a place where the old cliche “there’s something for everyone” actually rings true. Literally “Eastern capital” in Japanese, Tokyo grew from a small fishing village named Edo in the ...
Kagawa - GaijinPot Travel
WEBKagawa might be the smallest of Shikoku’s four prefectures, but it packs one diverse sightseeing punch. It’s home to the final 22 temples on the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage, including Zentsu-ji, the largest of all of the temples. You’ll also find the Shinto sea shrine, Kotohira-gu (also known as Konpira-san), which is reachable via a calf ...