Destination - GaijinPot Travel
WEBJapan's 47 Prefectures. Japan consists of four principal islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu with 47 prefectures throughout. Each prefecture has its own unique culture, food and attractions that together make up an incredibly diverse and captivating country.
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
WEBThe main access point is Kyoto station, a major transport hub for the Kansai region and the second-largest station in the country. Arriving in the building’s futuristic hall with its steel-beamed roof (known as the Matrix), most tourists wonder if they’ve got off at the right stop but it’s a well equipped, if surprising, introduction to the city.
Gifu - GaijinPot Travel
WEBGifu City is the unassuming prefectural capital but it makes a good starting point for exploring the region in a loop. From May 11 through Oct. 15, you can witness nighttime ukai or cormorant fishing on the Nagara River. Experience the 1,300-year-old tradition from a wooden boat, as fishermen skillfully guide the cormorant birds to catch fish beneath the …
Hiyoshi Shrine - GaijinPot Travel
WEB2 days ago · Dating back to 1726, Hiyoshi Shrine became known for granting fortunes to its visitors. According to the founding legend, a local Shinto priest sold the roots of a dead camellia tree to a farmer, only to discover 60 pieces of gold hidden beneath it when he dug it up—gold worth several hundred million yen today.
Kagawa - GaijinPot Travel
WEBKagawa is the smallest of Shikoku's four prefectures, but it offers a lot to explore, from the final 22 temples on the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage to the modern art islands of Naoshima and Teshima. You can also enjoy udon, olives, nature, culture, and more in this region.
Hiroshima - GaijinPot Travel
WEBThe cosmopolitan capital of the Chugoku Region, Hiroshima has grown from a harrowing symbol of destruction to a thriving example of Japanese ingenuity and optimism. After the world’s first atomic bomb was dropped in 1945, Hiroshima’s citizens defied expectations and managed to rebuild their city into what it is today; a vibrant, dynamic and compelling …
Miyajima - GaijinPot Travel
WEBCompeting with Mount Fuji as Japan’s most iconic sight, the floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island is the ultimate spectacular Japan photo-op – one …
Tokyo - GaijinPot Travel
WEBEastern districts like Asakusa and Ueno give off a more retro vibe, preserving their historic temples, museums, and tiny izakaya hidden among pre-war winding alleyways. The super-sleek business center of Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward gets a dose of royal zen from the Imperial Palace nearby. Then there’s the nightlife center of cosmopolitan Roppongi, where ex …
Shirabu Onsen - GaijinPot Travel
WEB5 days ago · Shirabu Onsen, while small, packs a lot of rural charm. The town is made up of a handful of residential dwellings and ryokan (traditional Japanese inns).The oldest is Nishiya, a stunning thatch-roofed ryokan whose main building is over 100 years old.
Yakushima - GaijinPot Travel
WEBThere are a few different options for getting to Yakushima from Kagoshima, at the southern tip of mainland Kyushu. The fastest way is via jetfoil speed boat, which takes around 2 to 2 1/2 hours and costs ¥15,000 for a round trip (add ¥1,100 during high season).