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The next time you visit Japan, plan to spend time north of Tokyo in the Tochigi Prefecture, where you will enjoy national forests, waterfalls, important World Heritage sites and natural hot springs. There, you will find Nikko, a beautiful, historic place, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo…
Source: You Need To Visit Nikko To See The Best Of Japan
A temple made famous by Japanese Buddhist monks who sacrificed themselves at sea.
Source: Fudarakusan-ji
Is Hiroshima for kids? Absolutely. The Hiroshima Peace park with its museums like the Hiroshima Peace Center Memorial Hall, the monuments such as the Children’s Peace Monument and the Hiroshima arch pay testament to the horrors of war and to the tragedy of thousands of civilian lives, many of them children, who died.
Source: Why You Should Take Your Children To Visit The Children’s Peace Monument at Hiroshima
It was just last summer when I first had the chance to visit Japan.
Source: Six days in Japan: Fuji, Donki & more | Philstar.com
Toyama Prefecture in Japan has verdant mountains, picturesque beaches, fine historical sites and World Cultural Heritage Gokayama villages. The best way to explore it is on a bicycle and this post shares what to see & do on the cycling routes, plus restaurants and accommodation in Toyama Prefecture.
Source: Toyama Prefecture: saddle up for one of the world’s most beautiful bays – World Travel Guide
The 2017 South Korean film, “The Battleship Island,” has yet to receive a theatrical release in Japan, even though it’s set on Hashima, more commonly known…
Source: Korean wartime labor rulings spark debate | The Japan Times
Tourist Attractions and Best Things to do in Nagasaki, Japan…
Source: Nagasaki Bucket List: Top 15 Best Things to do in Nagasaki, Japan – Out of Town Blog
Located about a hundred kilometers south of Osaka, the Kumano Kodo is the perfect antidote to a few days in Japan’s megalopolises. The network of trails snakes across the Kii Peninsula past sites significant in Buddhism and Shintoism, through small towns, and over lushly forested mountain passes. The pilgrimage holds appeal for hikers with a wide range of abilities, religious affiliations, and priorities. Here’s how and why to hike the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in Japan.
Source: 12 Reasons to Hike the Kumano Kodo, Japan’s 1,000-Year-Old Pilgrimage Route
These are some cool places in Japan to see whether in summer, autumn, winter, or spring. These are some of the best places to visit in Japan…
