The Romantic Shirakawa Go
This is the most romantic place in Japan, I think. It is also declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1995. Shirakawa Go is well known for their traditional farmhouses, which are more than 250 years old.
December 14, 2015
Area: Chubu (Page7)｜Taiken Japan
The Chubu area is the central part of Japan and includes eight prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama and Yamanashi. The area is famous for its mountain resorts, and for Mount Fuji.
ALL 253Ishikawa 14Shizuoka 34Gifu 57Nagano 44Toyama 5Niigata 22Yamanashi 26Aichi 56Fukui 1
Katsunuma Wine Cave in Yamanashi
Although there exists plenty of material relating to the Katsunuma Wine Cave, most of the material lacks an in-depth evaluation of the wine itself.
December 11, 2015
Fancy a Cuppa? Check out the Famous Coffee Shops of Gifu and Aichi
Gifu and Aichi Prefectures are famous for their coffee shops which offer great value for money.
December 8, 2015
Eat, Shop and Fly at Centrair International Airport
Centrair International Airport, also known as Central Japan International Airport is the main airport and international gateway for Central Japan, which is called the Chubu region of Japan.
AttractionsFood & DrinkShoppingAichi
December 1, 2015
Shosenkyo Gorge, Kofu
Shosenkyo Gorge near Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture must be one of the most spectacular leaf viewing spots in Japan.
December 1, 2015
Izu's Furry Little Flying Friends
Izu is a popular escape for Tokyoites keen to see a bit of greenery within a comfortable day trip. But spend a few hours here and you will also become aware of the wildlife dimension to this natural paradise. Insects abound, and some of them are not so small!
November 27, 2015
Nagoya - Let’s Drink or Not! Let’s Socialize!
One of my favourite places in Nagoya is Sakae. Here social butterflies can enjoy spreading their wings. Here are some places you can check out in Sakae.
November 16, 2015
Kaiseki at the Japanese Alps
It is amazing how much the nature has to offer when you have the time, the energy and the wiling to connect with it. My recommendation: “Never waste those precious moments. Never”. Of course, after all these activities, I feel like I deserve the best of the meals. And here is where you get Kaiseki for dinner.
Food & DrinkNatureAttractionsNagano
November 13, 2015
Kawazu Seven Waterfalls
A place to escape the heat of the city or a chance to walk through some pleasant scenery, the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls makes a memorable trip. Although a distance from Tokyo they are an easy side trip during a stay on the Izu Peninsula.
November 13, 2015
Hiking in Happo-One (Hakuba)
You'll discover that besides of winter activities, Hakuba has a lot to offer: hiking, paragliding, rafting... all will depend on how adventurous you feel!
November 6, 2015
A Trip Along the Famous Nagara River
The Nagara River has long been famous for its beautiful clean pristine waters with many historic towns built along its famous banks.
November 2, 2015
The Suwako Half-Marathon 2015, Nagano
Every year in October is the Suwako-Half Marathon in Suwa City, Nagano. 2015 was the 27th year that this 21km (or 13.1 miles) race was held, and over seven thousand people joined to try to complete it in under three hours.
October 30, 2015
Mount Ontake Hiking
The 3067 meters high Mount Ontake is one of the highest mountains of Japan located in the Nagano prefecture. It is also one of the most active volcanoes of the country.
October 30, 2015
Walking On An Alien Planet, Izu Cactus Park
A little way down Izu Peninsula’s scenic east coast, near Ito City, you will find Cactus Park, Shaboten Koen. Originally set up over half a century ago, cactii that had been used for research at a Tokyo University were planted out at the Park. Large glass pyramids connected by walk-through underground tunnels were an innovative design to house the tropical Central American plants.
October 23, 2015
Urasa : The Charm of the Old
Many of those who come to visit Urasa are bewildered on the fact that it has its own Shinkansen (Bullet Train) stop despite having a low rate of commuter traffic and a high rate of aging population. When you come to reside at this place, you will discover many of the great things it has to offer and you will be amazed on how lucky it is to be in such a place, even if it is far from anything like Tokyo.
NatureFood & DrinkAttractionsEventsNiigata
October 14, 2015
Autumn Highlights in Gifu
Gifu Prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan is a fantastic place to enjoy the beautiful autumn colours in fall. Gifu is lucky to be surrounded by mountains, which means it has a wealth of destinations that are famous for their beautiful autumn foliage.
October 14, 2015
Suwa's Wonderful Drinking and Walking Event
Suwa city is a small town away in the middle of Nagano prefecture. For such a small town though it is home to a lot of interesting festivals and events.
October 13, 2015
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
The port of Nagoya public aquarium is situated near the Nagoya-ko station close to the Nagoya port. This huge aquarium has a wide collection of aquatic animals residing inside.
October 10, 2015
