The Cradle of Zen: Eiheiji, the main temple of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism・The main temple of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism (Sōtō Zen), in Fukui prefecture.・It features Seven Temple Buildings linked by a single corridor and the huge temple precincts. ・The morning service is worth a visit, although reservations are required.
Aoshima island the cat’s paradiseInteract with cats in Aoshima, a cat islandMore than 200 cats live on this small island!
Meditation amid the greens of Seirinji Temple in Wakura Onsen・Tranquility in the bamboo forest, a greenish space gorgeously instagrammable・Experiencing Shakyo (sutras copying) and Zazen (Zen meditation)・Great if visited while touring Shichi Fukujin (Seven Lucky Gods).
Gangoji Temple・Japan’s first temple, Asuka Temple, was relocated・One of the components of the World Heritage Site・There are three national treasures—the Main Hall, the Zen Room and the miniature five-storied pagoda
Higashi chaya gai Kanazawa・A street lined with teahouses built at the end of the Edo Period and into the early part of the Meiji Period・A teahouse (chaya) is a shop where you can call over geisha and enjoy teahouse entertainment ・If you walk around wearing a kimono, you can fully enjoy Japan.
Exciting make-your-own-jeans experience at "Betty Smith", Okayama・You can make your own original jeans at the home of Japan-made jeans, Kojima.・Japan's first ladies' jeans manufacturers: "Betty Smith".・The jeans-making experience takes about an hour for only ¥7700 per person.
Marukatsu Noodle Factory, Shodoshima Island: The winter tradition of sun-dried noodles・The hand-stretched somen noodles of Kagawa Prefecture, Shodoshima Island, are made with 400 years of tradition・Watch beautiful white curtains sway in the winter wind・Their wonderful taste and texture make somen noodles the perfect souvenir
Historical Village of Hokkaido You can set foot into the world of “Golden Kamuy”・An open-air museum covering 54.2 hectares・Experience how those who developed Hokkaido during the Meiji period would have lived・See the rows of buildings that feature in the popular manga, Golden Kamuy
Fukiya Furusato Mura Village, Okayama The nostalgic street brilliantly dyed red・The town once boomed in manufacturing a pigment known as “Bengara” or red oxide.・The roadway reminds you of the extravagant livelihood of rich merchants in the Edo Era.・The overall feel of retro is attractive in an overall unity of color balance.
Owakudani, Kanagawa Appalling dynamism of a volcano in Hakone well within you reach・You can witness here live volcanic activities close at hand.・Black eggs, a specialty that promises you good fortune・Several points to enjoy super views of Mt. Fuji at.
Miharu Takizakura Cherry Tree・Miharu Takizakura is one of the Three Great Cherry Trees of Japan・Early morning is the best time to visit ・The magic of the evening light up is different to the daytime
Taketomi Island Discover the original Okinawan landscapes・ A small island about 9 km around with a population of roughly 350 people・Rows of impressive houses with red roofs surrounded by stone walls ・Tour the island in a cart drawn by water buffalo
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