This is a famous spot on the Nikko Kaido, called ”Soka Matsubara” or ”Senbon Matsubara” since the Edo Period.
Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi
Hasedera or the Hasedera Temple is an old temple with a view of the ocean and the town of Hase in Kamakura. Various flowers bloom in the garden from season to season. Its principal image of worship is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan.
Shop at the market where locals flock
Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).
A relaxing accommodation loved by women
Discover Tohoku history and culture
Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.
Charcoal-grilled kinki is the signature dish
Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan
An accurate replica of Byakkotai's academy
A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Tokyo Station Gallery is a museum located in an Important Cultural Property, Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. Exhibitions and events in a variety of themes are held there.
Some of the samurai houses dating back to the Edo Period (1600/1603-1868) still remain in the castle town Sakura (Chiba), a place where you can get a glimpse of the daily lives of the samurai.
Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths
An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures
A classic hotel that blends in to the Little Kyoto of Kakunodate
Selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots. You can enjoy viewing flowers and plants of the season and watching wild birds in the spacious park.
A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi