Wondering if tourist attractions in Japan are open or not after COVID-19? Here is a quick list of popular tourist attractions in Japan that reopened and remain closed as of June 15th 2020. If you are planning a trip to Japan soon, read this post carefully. Tourist attractions that reopened Read more…
If you love pastoral landscapes, you may have heard about Katsunuma Budo-no-Oka in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As a frequent visitor, I’m going to give you all the details of Katsunuma Budo-no-Oka with photos I took for myself. COVID-19 travel notice: They might not be in operation yet. Check with the Read more…
Did you know that there are so many hidden tourist attractions near Tokyo that only locals know? While popular sightseeing spots like Asakusa are nice, why don’t you visit the hidden places where there are far less tourists?
Did you ever know that there was a hidden beach resort right next to Tokyo? It’s Jogashima Island (城ヶ島), Kanagawa Prefecture, where the sea is crystal clear. On one peaceful weekend in 2016, we went on cycling to the little island. If you know the landscape of Japan, you know Read more…
Jindaiji is a great hidden tourist attraction in Japan. There are so many popular tourist attractions in Japan such as Tsukiji Fish Market or Asakusa Sensoji Temple, but why don’t you visit the lesser-known yet great places like Jindaiji? Jindaiji Temple (深大寺) is in Chofu, west of Tokyo. It’s a Read more…