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  • 2021-04-29
  • 2022-04-19

AZALEA FESTIVAL in SHIOFUNE-KANNON temple in OME, Tokyo

‘AZALEA FESTIVAL in SHIOFUNE-KANNON temple’I visited SHIOFUNE-KANNON temple in OME , 1 hour 30 minutes from the center of Tokyo . This temple founded AD 645, a nun from WAKASA region ( today’s FUKUI prefecture) offered the gold statue of KANNON Buddha . It’s a SHINGON school Buddhism today, one […]

  • 2021-04-28
  • 2022-02-13

MOTOSU lake near Mt.Fuji

‘MOTOSU lake near Mt.Fuji’ I visited MOTOSU lake, the third largest lake of Mt.Fuji 5 lakes . It’s the deepest 121m and the clearest12m transparency in 5 lakes.There are several beautiful camping spots around the lake. I recommend’HIROTAKI camp ground’ where you can see Mt.Fuji over the MOTOSU lake in […]

  • 2021-04-27
  • 2022-02-13

Mt.Fuji and the Moss pink festival at MOTOSU lake

‘Mt.Fuji and the Moss pink festival’ I visited the Moss pink festival at MOTOSU lake near Mt.Fuji. MOTOSU lake is one of the 5 lakes the skirt of Mt.Fuji.It’s the third big lake , the deepest 121m and the clearest, the transparency is 12m below. The scenery of Mt.Fuji from […]

  • 2021-04-26
  • 2021-04-26

RIVERS in Kyoto, KAMO and KATSURA

‘RIVERS in Kyoto’There are 2 rivers in Kyoto.One is the KAMO river which flows east part of Kyoto from north to south. If you go to GION district and KIYOMIZU temple area by train , this is the river you come across.The KAMO river flows slowly, the both sides are […]

  • 2021-04-25
  • 2021-04-25

WISTERIA FLOWERS at KAMEIDO TENJIN shrine in Tokyo

‘WISTERIA FLOWERS at KAMEIDO TENJIN shrine in Tokyo’I visited KAMEIDO TENJIN shrine in Tokyo. It’s founded 1661, the descendant of SUGAWARA MICHIZANE, the deity of DAZAIFU TENMANGU shrine built here . The whole shape is replicated DAZAIFU TENMANGU which located in KYUSHU Japan.It’s very popular for its wisteria flowers from […]

  • 2021-04-23
  • 2021-04-23

NEZU shrine Azalea festival

‘NEZU shrine Azalea festival’I visited NEZU shrine to see Azalea flowers. It takes 15 minutes by metro from Tokyo station. NEZU shrine was founded around AD100 , dedicated to the SUSANOO deity, the brother of AMATERASU, the highest sun God of SHINTO.It’s protected by TOKUGAWA SHOGUN family in middle age […]

  • 2021-04-22
  • 2021-04-22

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM everywhere in Japan

‘SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM everywhere’If you visit tourist spots in Japan you will find local flavored soft serve ice creams.I ate soft serve ice cream after 4 hours hike to see cherry blossom in YOSHINO mountain in Nara prefecture. This is the Sakura ( cherry blossom) and vanilla flavors mix […]

  • 2021-04-16
  • 2021-04-16

100 cherry blossom spots in Japan, TAIZOIN temple in Kyoto

‘100 cherry blossom spots in Japan, at TAIZOIN temple in Kyoto’I visited TAIZOIN temple in Kyoto. It’s the subsidiary temple inside the big NYOSHINJI temple complex of RINZAI Buddha school . It’s founded 1404, famous for its beautiful Japanese garden and ZEN picture ‘ HYONENZU’ which is registered as a […]

  • 2021-04-15
  • 2021-04-15

SHIBA INU with KUMAMON

…..let’s play together!!… KUMAMON is a mascot of KUMAMOTO prefecture in Japan!! What is Shiba Inu? Heal your dog naturally nobu-tokyo.comI’m Nobu, one heart enjoy together!!!

  • 2021-04-14
  • 2022-08-26

Fire ramen in Kyoto

‘Fire Ramen in Kyoto’I went to MENBAKA ramen restaurant in Kyoto. It’s famous for its fire performance on ramen.This ramen is basically ramen with leeks and pork slices. The chef put the boiled oil on the ramen bowl before eating.It costs 900 yen( 9 dollars) ~, a bit expensive than […]

  • 2021-04-12
  • 2022-10-22

100 cherry blossom spots in Japan, at HIMEJI castle

‘100 cherry blossom spots in Japan at HIMEJI castle’ I went to my home town HIMEJI city.This is HIMEJI castle, the first UNESCO world heritage site of Japan. It’s called ‘ white bird ‘ from its beautiful white wall . History of Himeji castle The first building was built 1346, […]

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Enjoy Tokyo and Japan as locals do!

TOKYO travel TIPS is the site which offers local updated information of Tokyo and Japan. There are many traditional, modern culture , festivals and beautiful nature in Tokyo and Japan. We want to share with travel beginners and repeaters to Tokyo and Japan! Let’s enjoy as locals do!

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