The Five Japanese Streets That People of Japan Most Want to Visit. If you’ve ever longed to go back to an old Japan, where samurai stayed at old ramshackle inns and merchants filled the air with the scent of food, then some of these traditional streets will be right up your alley.
We take you to five of Japan’s most-loved streets, from well-worn paths in secluded valleys to bustling pilgrimage routes in scenic villages, all with an amazing history and atmosphere. Let’s take a stroll together and see what they have to offer. 三重県伊勢市 「おはらい町」 Oharai-machi, Ise City, Mie Prefecture First, we visit a unique purification town in Mie Prefecture. Sitting at the entrance to Ise Jingū, the most sacred Shinto shrine in all of Japan, Oharai-machi earns its name from the Shinto purification ritual known as oharai, performed here for pilgrims before entering the torī gate entrance at the end of the main street. Japan’s Lesser Known Natural Treasures: A Photo Journey. When people think of Japan they often think of Hello Kitty, portable watermelon fridges, or haircuts that look like tomatoes.
It’s a country often under-appreciated for all the nature it has to offer. It being the Golden Week holidays here in Japan and time to kick back, we’re going to take you on a whirlwind tour of the nation, making stops at some of the most beautiful natural areas around. These places range from local favorites and national treasures, to some places even Japanese people aren’t aware of. We’ll be working our way right down to the Ryukyu region, but let’s begin our photo journey at the northernmost tip of the country in the vast, unspoiled wilderness that is Hokkaido… Hokkaido has a lot of natural beauty, but perhaps the most unique is the very thin Notsuke Peninsula, stretching out from the mainland.
Image: Betsukai Town It’s just wide enough to allow a paved road to run along it, perfect for a leisurely drive. Image: Back to the Street Image: Snow Tomamu Image: Koziii. Five of Japan’s most unique snow-covered hot spring bathing sites. If you’ve ever experienced a soak in a hot outdoor spring, or rotenburo, in the middle of the snow, you’ll know the incredible sensation of extreme cold and heat on your body is an experience that’s hard to beat.
With the best of the snow still to come in January and February, we’ve found five of the best snow-covered hot spring destinations perfect for a weekend getaway. From water slides to goblin masks, this collection of winter snowscapes will help you beat the winter chill in the most unique way possible. 1. Kita Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture If you’re looking for a little-known hot spring with gorgeous snow views not far from Tokyo, Kita Onsen is definitely the place to go.
Aside from Kobe Beef, what other restaurants are the best in Japan? This question comes up so often that I have decided to compile this list, which I will update periodically.
Here it is: Tempura – not the usual kindTop-tier tempura tastes nothing like the tempura you are used to; it is arguably the highest form of Japanese culinary art. See my categorization of Tempura in Japan, you will see what I mean. If you have only tried tempura within North America, you have only experienced fourth-tier tempura. The difference between top-tier and fourth-tier tempura is like Kobe Beef vs. hamburger patty.
グルメ・レストランガイド [食べログ] Sending Luggage to Airports. What is Airport TA-Q-BIN?
Airport TA-Q-BIN is a service to send suitcases and heavy parcels from hotels and your home to airports.Please send your luggage by the "delivery deadline," 2 days before your departure (may be 3 days in advance in certain places). Reservations are not necessary. *Please contact us for details. Sending Luggage to Airports Sending Luggage to Narita International Airport You can send and then pick up your luggage at Narita International Airport. Sending Luggage to Narita International Airport Terminal 1 (North Wing) Proceed to the front of counter F on the 4th floor of the North Wing.Pick up your luggage at the Greenport Agency counter.Please proceed to the check-in counter for boarding with your luggage.Narita International Airport Terminal 1 (North Wing) Map Sending Luggage to Narita International Airport Terminal 1 (South Wing) Book Japan Hotels, Ryokan and Tours Online. Top 20 factory tours in Japan (trust us, they’re cool)
There’s nothing worse that getting stuck on a guided tour going through room upon room of humdrum displays while a sleepy-eyed guide rambles on about nothing important.
To save us all from making the mistake of going on a boring tour, Trip Advisor Japan compiled a list of the best factory tours in the country. Results are ranked according to the most talked about museums and factories on their website. As you might expect, over half of the best tours involve alcohol. 1. Instant Ramen Museum (Osaka) Visitors can not only view the history of instant ramen, but also try their hand at making Chicken Ramen from scratch in a 90-minute workshop that costs only 500 yen (US$4.95). 2. Nuchi-masu is a salt made in Okinawa that is so rich in minerals, it was in the Guinness World Records in 2000. 3. Self-guided tours and guided-tours in Japanese are conducted daily. 4. Kawasaki’s ‘Digital Kowloon Walled City’ Every city has its bad parts and areas to avoid, but there’s no denying that these less favorable areas give even the poshest urban centers something to talk about.
While Kowloon Walled City no longer exists, its fixture in popular imagination will likely persist for decades, if not centuries. In 1987, the city housed 33,000 people in 6.5 acres and was largely lawless, though informal social structures naturally emerged among the citizens. The city, as you might expect, has been the inspiration and setting for many fictional works, from books to movies to video games. And, now, it’s provided inspiration for a unique business venture in Japan.
That’s right, Kowloon Walled City now exists in Japan as a game center! The game center, which is called “Digital Kowloon City,” is located in Kawasaki City, just south of Tokyo.