The largest, the grandest, and the most visited castle in Japan. As a fan of Japanese castles, we wasted no opportunity in stepping on its grounds during our recent visit to Japan. Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō) is frequently known as...
Not into rides and just want to spend a magical night at Tokyo Disneyland? Then this one’s for you. You can enjoy a spectacular night treat at Disneyland with ¥4,200 worth of “After-6 Passport”, which is available for use on...
You’ve seen this iconic image in other media, but you don’t know it by name. This is the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja), located in Itsukushima Island (popularly known as Miyajima) in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. The...
It is said that the first settlers of what was now Hiroshima came during the 6th or 7th centuries. In 1589, it started to prosper under the feudal lord Mori Terumoto, who foresaw the castle’s construction and gave the city...
Also known as the Carp Castle (鯉城 Rijō), the Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō) is a beautiful castle at the heart of the city. It is a flat castle, built on the plain in the center of the city, rather than on...
Covering an area of more than 120,000 square meters, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (—) was developed in memory of the victims of the tragic nuclear attack that took place on August 6, 1945, where more than 140,000 died in...
Being a part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, this is the preserved ruins of the building in the aftermath of the Atomic bombings of August 6, 1945. This building, formerly known as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, was...
Contributed by TupangGala Tina, Rose and Kim If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan and miss the stunning blue of the sea and the calming lull of the waves, Jogashima (城ヶ島), a small island south...
The district of Asakusa is one of the places to spend for those who want a more traditional Japanese atmosphere in Tokyo. The district is located in what is collectively known as Shitamachi, meaning “low city”, referring to the low...
A visit to a Japanese city is not complete without visiting its landmark castle. A visit to these Shogunate-era structures are among the favorite activities of the flock. And to our excitement, we learned that the Japanese capital, Tokyo, has...
One of the most famous tourist attractions of any city is their tallest structures. In Tokyo, its tallest structure is the Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー), towering at 630 meters above ground. It is also the second tallest structure in the...
In the Minato ward of Tokyo are two sites worth visiting: the Zojoji Temple and the Tokyo Tower. These two sites, respectively representing the traditional and a more modern side of Japan, are located adjacent to each other, so you...
