Favorite travel destination in Japan

Yomoyama editorial department asked the members participating in YOMOYAMA “favorite travel destination in Japan”!

Kyoto is one of the famous tourist destinations in Japan.

From 794 to 1869, Heiankyo was the capital of Japan, so it is called the ancient capital.In addition, as a cultural property of the ancient capital of Kyoto, there is a World Heritage List registered property with UNESCO consisting of 17 constituent assets.

Old shrines and temples stand in the city, and you can feel like you have traveled back in time.

Also, one of the must-sees for sightseeing in Kyoto is eating out at Nishiki Market.

The arcade, which stretches for about 400 meters, is lined with about 130 stores, selling a variety of ingredients and dishes such as fresh seafood and vegetables, as well as side dishes and sweets.

KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE
https://kyoto.travel/en/

Karasawa Hutte is a mountain lodge located at an altitude of 2,309m on Mt. Hotaka, Nagano Prefecture.

Karasawa, which is said to be the best place to enjoy the autumn colors in Japan, is visited by many climbers from late September to early October.

Every year, at the peak of autumn colors, hundreds to nearly 1000 tents are set up and crowded. You can enjoy not only the autumn leaves but also the stars in the sky at night, so it is recommended that you stay overnight.

Karasawa Hutte Official HP
https://www.karasawa-hyutte.com

Okinawa is an island located about 1,600 km from the capital, Tokyo.
The view of the sea shining in emerald green will never get tired of watching.

It consists of 160 large and small islands, and has a vast area of ​​about 1,000km from east to west and about 400km from north to south. Many tourists from home and abroad visit the area because of its attractive natural environment, unique culture and history.

On the other hand, during the Pacific War, the US military landed and a three-month ground battle was fought, killing nearly 200,000 people.

Even now, there are 31 US military facilities in Okinawa Prefecture, which occupy about 15% of the area of ​​mainland Okinawa.

We recommend not only sightseeing spots but also Okinawan gourmet food.One of the pleasures of traveling is to eat Okinawa’s unique menu such as Soki soba and bitter gourd champuru.

VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN Official Okinawa Travel Guide
https://www.visitokinawa.jp

Yokohama is a city on the south side of Tokyo, about 30 minutes away by train.

It was one of the first ports in Japan to open for foreign trade in 1859 and is still lined with many historic buildings.

Not only tourist spots and commercial facilities, but also the sea and nature, and there are many scenic spots such as Japanese gardens.

It is a place that can be enjoyed by family, friends and lovers.
In the Minatomirai area, there is the “Red Brick Warehouse,” which is one of the buildings where you can feel the history that supported the development of modern Japan.

Today, it is a tourist spot where fashionable restaurants and various events are held.

The night view is also very beautiful, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the city at night.

YOKOHAMA VISITORS ’GUIDE
https://www.yokohamajapan.com

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a big city with a population of about 14 million. There are many historic sites where you can feel the history of Japan, and there are also spots where you can experience traditional culture.

On the other hand, there are many tourist spots where you can feel the latest technology and anime culture.

In addition, there are many shops where you can enjoy Japanese food culture at low prices, such as sushi, Japanese set meals, and ramen, and it seems that many travelers travel to Japan for the purpose of eating. Please come and visit such a charming city.

GO TOKYO
https://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html

Tomamu, located in the center of Hokkaido, is famous as a snow resort.

In winter, you can enjoy the finest powder snow, which is visited by many domestic and foreign tourists.

On the other hand, during the summer green season, you can enjoy the great outdoors surrounded by greenery.

There are grazing cows in the grasslands, and soft serve ice cream made from milk squeezed from the cows is popular.

From summer to autumn, if you are lucky, you can see the sea of clouds.
To see the sea of clouds, you need to ride a gondola early in the morning to climb the mountain.

There is no doubt that it will be a great memory of your trip if you can see the sea of clouds that spread all over the area.

Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU
https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/en/

Nagasaki Prefecture is located in the Kyushu area located in the southwestern part of Japan.

For about 200 years from the 1600s, Japan had a policy of seclusion and did not trade with other countries.However, the only trade window in Japan that was open to the West was here in Nagasaki.

Against this background, you can still see churches all over the city and scenes where Western and Japanese culture are mixed.

In addition, you can enjoy the night view designated as one of the world’s three major night views, and you can also enjoy gourmet food such as Nagasaki Champon, so it is a perfect place for traveling.

There was also a historic event in 1945 during the Pacific War, when an atomic bomb was dropped by the US military (about a quarter of the population of Nagasaki City died).

DISCOVER NAGASAKI
https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/en

Hakone is located in Kanagawa prefecture and can be reached in about 90 minutes by train from Tokyo.

Not only the natural spots of Lake Ashi where you can see Mt. Fuji and the beautiful autumn colors of Gora.

There are many spots where you can spend your time slowly, such as hot springs and museums.

After enjoying the urban atmosphere of Tokyo, it is recommended to spend a relaxing time in nature next time.

There is also a private hot spring, so it is perfect for relaxing the tiredness of your trip.

HAKONE JAPAN
https://hakone-japan.com

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