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Southern Kyūshū’s various national parks feature active volcanoes and stunning mountains surrounded by picturesque coastal landscapes and countless islands.
Source: Southern Kyūshū’s National Parks: Sparkling Blue Seas and Green Mountains of Yakushima and Amami
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The nation’s most treasured mountain sees hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Some spoil its beauty for all by ignoring guidelines, climbing unprepared, leaving trash.
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Discover a complete guide to the Japan’s Kanto region in the east of Honshu, which contains the bustling cities of Tokyo and Yokohama, and scenic Nikko.
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Northern Kyūshū’s national parks showcase the region’s numerous active volcanoes, spectacular mountain and coastal landscapes, countless islands, and steaming hot springs.
Source: Northern Kyūshū’s National Parks: A Tapestry of Active Volcanoes, Blue Seas, and Myriad Islands
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“Natural” and “world heritage” aren’t words often used to describe cola.
Source: Cola made from the island that inspired Princess Mononoke begins crowdfunding
These famous, ancient woodlands are some of the oldest forests in the world. Learn how you can visit them.
Source: Explore Central Japan with Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass | Cheeserland
In a lot of ways, Kyoto’s Daigoji is a quintessential Japanese temple. Located in the city’s Fushimi ward, it was founded in 874 and features such classical elements as a Benten altar in the middle of a pond and a five-story pagoda, which is one of the oldest structures in the city and designated as a national treasure by the Japanese government.
The Land of the Rising Sun is truly a must-visit for first timers. From historic shrines & temples, picturesque mountains, to eye-catching gardens & palaces, exploring the island of Japan will definitely be worth every penny.
Source: Top 8 Must-Visit Places In Japan
1,300-year-old pagoda to reopen after 10-year renovation project…
Source: Japan to Open Ancient Buddhist Pagoda to the Public for the First Time in a Decade
Abundant with pristine beaches, lush forested mountains, unworldly desert landscapes, and incredible stories – it is a wonder why Japan’s Chugoku region is still relatively off the beaten tourist track. The Chugoku region is a place deeply rooted in mythology, overflowing with delicacies from both land and sea, and has unexpected wonders at every turn. Here Tsunagu Japan will take you on a trip through the five prefectures of Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Shimane, Okayama, and Tottori, showing wondrous tourist attractions and explaining local delicacies.
Source: A Trip Through Japan’s Chugoku Region: Yamaguchi, Hiroshima,Tottori and Beyond
The Tennozu area in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward and the city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture are beefing up preparations in the hopes of a tourism rebound in a post-pandemic world.
Source: Japanese cities aim to lure tourists with cultural assets once virus subsides
There is vast emptiness on the rugged Shiretoko Peninsula on the north-eastern tip of Hokkaido.
Source: Travel to the ‘end of the earth’ at Hokkaido’s Shiretoko Peninsula,
Marky RamoneGo’s first Japan experience continues to defy his expectations. Expecting to be greeted by towering skyscrapers dotting the skylines of Tokyo and other cities in the land of the rising sun, endless postcard-like countryside scenery impresses him instead. Directing his gaze outside the bus window, he sees the gleaming landscape in the process of changing hues as the lush forests starts to adapt to the incoming autumn season.
Source: Autumn breaks at the Unesco world heritage village of Shirakawa-go | Marky Ramone Go
Located in the most southwestern corner of the Kyushu region, Kagoshima is a prefecture full of history. So, it’s no wonder that the prefecture has a ton of World Heritage Sites! Visiting World Heritage Sites can help you learn a lot about the local culture and area, so keep reading to learn more about Kagoshima’s World Heritage Sites. Yuri I will also introduce two current candidates for World Heritage Sites that, if accepted, could boost Kagoshima to first place in terms of number of World Heritage Sites in all of Japan!
Source: Kagoshima: The Prefecture With Many World Heritage Sites
