‘LOOKS NATURAL’This is the open air bath in YAHATAYA RYOKAN in Fukushima prefecture. This is one of my favorite open air bathes , really relaxing and refreshing.It looks as if these are natural rocks and slope. But it’s well designed same as other Japanese arts and crafts .We try to […]
‘NATURE AND RELIGION’This shrine is FUTARASAN SHRINE, the object of worship is Mt.SHIRANE behind, the active volcano. In SHINTOISM ( Japanese indigenous religion) the object of worship is sometimes big rock , mountain, waterfall, ocean, river , big tree . These are thought as the border between sacred world and […]
‘ROOM MAID’In traditional RYOKAN ( Japanese traditional hotel) , there is a‘ROOM MAID’for you. She is our room maid of our stay in YAHATAYA RYOKAN in FUKUSHIMA prefecture.This hotel is very famous for its one of the top hospitality from the result of the pole of Japanese professional hotel people. […]
‘2MEALS ARE INCLUDED IN JAPANESE RYOKAN( traditional hotel )’If you stay Japanese traditional Ryokan, dinner and breakfast are included basically. So you had better check it when you book them. This is our dinner room and dinner in YAHATAYA RYOKAN in Fukushima prefecture. We stayed last year here , enjoyed […]
‘YODAKI ( literally hot water waterfall) WATERFALL’is 50m tall and 25m wide waterfall, located NIKKO in TOCHIGI prefecture . It’s not so famous like ‘KEGON WATERFALL’ near here, but still very beautiful .There is a parking on the base of the falling point 500yen . Also there is a restaurant, […]
‘FOOT BATH’This is the foot bath of 2000m observation area of Mt.SHIRANE. Yes we always set ‘leisure ‘and ‘onsen ( natural hot spa) together !The foot bath is good to relax tired legs and muscles. Many people try to refresh their foot before and after walking and trekking. If you […]
‘2578M, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN EAST OF TOKYO’Mt. SHIRANE is 2578m in TOCHIGI prefecture , the highest mountain east side of Japan. There is a rope way up to 2000m, top station area is a nice observation place . You can see the nice view of Mt.SHIRANE , FUTARA SHRINE, […]
‘AFTER CORONA DESTINATION’The census of DBJ( development bank of Japan) and JTBF( Japan travel bureau foundation)reported about the travel destination after COVID-19. They asked 6200 people from 12 countries, US, UK , France, Australia, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thai , Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia , Hong Kong.82% of them want to travel […]
FURIWAKE WATERFALL’is 7m tall 30m wide waterfall in GUNMA prefecture 2 hours from Tokyo. It’s one of the 100 popular waterfalls in Japan, is called as ‘ mini NIAGARA’ of Japan from its shape. But it’s not so popular like other waterfalls, the surrounding area is very quiet and beautiful.There […]
‘BAMBOO TREES AND JAPANESE GARDEN IN CENTER OF TOKYO’There is a Japanese garden in the TODOROKI VALLEY in Tokyo. You can see bamboo trees and traditional Japanese house and garden.There is a free Japanese tea server in the house . If you walk around TODOROKI VALLEY, it’s a nice stop […]
‘VALLEY IN THE CENTER OF TOKYO’TODOROKI VALLEY is the small valley in the center of Tokyo. Still it’s a natural valley and atmosphere is very calm and quiet. There is a long walk way under the trees shade , the popular spot for walking. There is a TODOROKI FUDOSON temple […]
UNMANNED STATION’NEBUKAWA station is 1.5 hours from Tokyo station, it’s an unmanned station . It’s rare near Tokyo. It’s located in the hill faces to the SAGAMI bay , has nice ocean view . On New Year’s Day many people gather here to see the new year’s sunrise ! Also […]
‘NATURE AND ART’This is the event ‘ Celebrate. Pray. Create.– Sustainable Nature and Arts & Culture ‘ at MEIJI SHRINE of celebrate 100 anniversary. These displays are out door sculptures in the MEIJI SHRINE forest , which has 100000 big trees in HARAJUKU center of Tokyo. We always feel like […]
ENOURA SOKKOSHO , ART AND NATURE’ENOURA SOKKOSHO is the open air museum with the mix of Japanese traditional and modern art in Odawara city 1 hour from Tokyo. The whole design concept is made by HIROSHI SUGIMOTO the modern artist . There are traditional gate, tea room , old tree […]
BEST PICNIC PLACE IN TOKYO’I think the best picnic place in Tokyo is here , MEIJI SHRINE backyard. It’s next to HARAJUKU, the busy young fashion area, completely opposite atmosphere! You enjoy both !! The main hall area is always very busy by followers and tourists. But if you go […]
‘SEE THROUGH TOILET’I came across the ‘see through transparent toilet ‘one of the ‘THE TOKYO TOILET’ project, which offers the new concept 17 public toilets designed by 16 creators in Shibuya ward Tokyo. They try to renew the image of dark , dirty and stinky image of the public toilets.This […]
‘YAMANAKAKO LAKE’is located 980m highland of Mt.Fuji. It’s 5℃ cooler than Tokyo, nice place to stay in summer. There are camping sites , hotels , bed and breakfasts , rental cycling , amphibious bus , Onsen etc… You enjoy what you want to do!! If you want to escape from […]
‘FREE PHOTO SPOT MT.FUJI AND FLOWERS’ There is a flower park ‘HANANO MIYAKO PARK’ the east skirt of Mt.Fuji near YAMANAKA LAKE. This is a well preserved park with flowers , watermill, waterfall, restaurant , lava watching area and shops.The entrance fee is 500yen(5 dollars). BUT YOU DON’T NEED TO […]
‘ICE CAVE IN SUICIDE FOREST ( AOKIGAHARA)’ is located in the north skirt of Mt.Fuji , vast sea of trees area. It’s formed on the lava of the AD864 big eruption of Mt. Fuji . It’s a young forest and have a lot of lava caves . Some of them […]
‘MT.FUJI VIEW SPOT NOBODY KNOWS’I drove around Mt.Fuji area often , finally found the perfect place to see the whole view without buildings. This is the east side of Mt.Fuji on the ‘HIGASHI FUJIGOKO tall road’, near the exit of YAMANAKAKO IC. If you drive from FUJIYOSHIDA side , your […]
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