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Historic site, Kanagawa

How to spend one day in Hakone

by Wondertipsupdated on September 1, 2021February 26, 2022Leave a Comment on How to spend one day in Hakone

If you’re visiting Tokyo and looking for an escape to the countryside, you cannot go past a train trip to Hakone, the hot spring resort town where my parents used to take us to spend a very short summer vacation every year. It takes only one and a half hours by train from Tokyo.  Pola …

Historic site, Shimane

Walking Through Iwami Ginzan silver mining town in Shimane

by Wondertipsupdated on April 22, 2020October 24, 2020Leave a Comment on Walking Through Iwami Ginzan silver mining town in Shimane

Iwami Ginzan in Shimane Prefecture is a historic silver mining town that looks as if it has just been plucked out of an Akira Kurosawa film set.

Izumo Shrine
Historic site, Shimane

5 reasons to visit Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane

by Wondertipsupdated on April 22, 2020October 10, 2020Leave a Comment on 5 reasons to visit Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane

Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture is an historically significant shrine and all gods around Japan gather here to conduct meetings once a year, based on the ancient mythology.

Tsuruga Bay
Fukui, Historic site

A Quick Guide: Fukui for First Timers

by Wondertipsupdated on April 8, 2020March 14, 20201 Comment on A Quick Guide: Fukui for First Timers

Fukui is the ultimate destination; it boasts beautiful ports with crystal clear waters and mountainous land full of wildlife. Here is your quick guide to the Fukui.

Nakasha Shrine
Historic site, Nagano

Togakushi Shrine visiting old Japan Town

by Wondertipsupdated on January 29, 2020January 18, 20201 Comment on Togakushi Shrine visiting old Japan Town

Togakushi Shrines: the setting is idyllic, scenic and unique with plenty on offer to see and do. Here’s a quick guide on Togakushi area.

Historic site, Nagano

Togakushi Ninja Experience in Nagano

by Wondertipsupdated on January 29, 2020January 4, 20203 Comments on Togakushi Ninja Experience in Nagano

Mount Togakushi (1,904 m) used to be one of the training fields for monks and Togakushi is said to be one of the major sites where Ninja trained. Here’s a quick guide but you can find out more to help plan your own visit.

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Chiba, Historic site

A quick trip to Naritasan Park

by Wondertipsupdated on January 29, 2020December 28, 20192 Comments on A quick trip to Naritasan Park

If you have 2-3 hours before leaving from Tokyo, but at least want to see an old Japanese town, Naritasan Park would fit in to such a short visit.

Bath house
Fukushima, Historic site

One Day in Iizaka Hot spring in Fukushima

by Wondertipsupdated on November 22, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on One Day in Iizaka Hot spring in Fukushima

We went to Iizaka Hot Springs to take a bath in the early afternoon after cherry picking in Fukushima.

Spring Heihaiden Building
Historic site, Nagano

Spotlight On: Suwa Lower Shrines

by Wondertipsupdated on November 22, 2019October 5, 20191 Comment on Spotlight On: Suwa Lower Shrines

Suwa Shrine is located in Nagano Prefecture, south-east of the city of Matsumoto. Upper Shrines are located on the south side of Lake Suwa and lower Shrines are located on the north side of the lake.

Small shrines
Historic site, Nagano

A Quick Guide to holy Suwa Shrines in Nagano

by Wondertipsupdated on November 22, 2019September 28, 20191 Comment on A Quick Guide to holy Suwa Shrines in Nagano

Suwa Shrines in Suwa is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and consists of four separate complexes around Lake Suwa.

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