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Standing at Takachiho Gorge at 6 AM, before the crowds arrive, you hear only the thundering sound of Manai Falls cascading 17 meters down the cliff face. Morning mist drifts through the 80-meter-high canyon walls, creating an atmosphere that truly feels like stepping into the realm of Japanese mythology. Takachiho, in northern Miyazaki Prefecture, is […]

Seimei Shrine’s main hall with traditional lanterns Planning a day trip to Kyoto and want to include the mystical Seimei Shrine? This guide offers three complete itineraries designed for visitors with limited time, each featuring Seimei Shrine combined with nearby attractions for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a temple enthusiast, history buff, or culture seeker,

Have you ever heard the Japanese expression “to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu”? This phrase, meaning to take a leap of faith, originates from this very temple. Standing on the famous wooden stage, gazing over the ancient capital of Kyoto, you will understand why millions of pilgrims have been drawn to this sacred place

Located in southwestern Hokkaido, Lake Toya is a caldera lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 110,000 years ago. With a circumference of about 43 kilometers and maximum depth of 180 meters, this beautiful lake was certified as the “Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark” in 2009, drawing attention as a mystical power spot where visitors

Nestled in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Motsuji Temple is an ancient temple renowned for its Pure Land garden—a UNESCO World Heritage Site registered in 2011 as part of “Hiraizumi: Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land.” Built during the Heian period under the direction of Motohira, the second lord of the Oshu Fujiwara

Perched on a hilltop in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, Shiogama Shrine (Shiogama Jinja) is a sacred site with over 1,200 years of history, known as the Ichinomiya (highest-ranking shrine) of Oshu. As the guardian deity of Mutsu Province, it has long served as a spiritual anchor for the people of Tohoku. After climbing the 202

Deep beneath the earth in Iwatizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, lies a mysterious underground world—Ryusendo Cave. Counted among Japan’s Three Great Limestone Caves, this cavern captivates visitors with its underground lakes boasting world-class transparency and stalactites formed over hundreds of millions of years, creating a fantastical subterranean realm. True to its name meaning “Dragon Spring Cave,”