Itsukushima shrine Ootorii (Grand shrine gate) Grand shrine gate and Itsukushima jinja as seen from sea The population of the island is about 1800 people,…
Shizutani school located in very isolated area in Okayama prefecture was founded by Lord Mitsumasa Ikeda of Bizen in 1670. “Shizutani” means “quiet valley”, and…
Gokayama Ainokura syuraku Japan web magazine’s recommend Gokayama DATA Address: Ainokura, Nanto-shi, Toyama Transport: 10 min from Gokayama IC (Tokai hokuriku highway). Phone:…
Kumamoto Castle Impregnable castle One of the most beautiful and impressive castle in Japan, Kumamoto castle was built in 1607 by Kiyomasa Kato. It took…