GaijinPot Travel - Japan Travel Guide by GaijinPot
WEBExplore Japan. Japan consists of eight regions. Each with their own unique flavors that together make up a captivating country. Ginzan Onsen Yamagata Late Oct - Early Nov Iya Valley Tokushima Mid Nov - Early Dec HOKKAIDO TOHOKU KANTO CHUBU KANSAI CHUGOKU SHIKOKU KYUSHU Jozankei Onsen Hokkaido Mid Oct - Late Oct Oriase Stream Aomori Late Oct ...
Tokyo - GaijinPot Travel
WEBTokyo. Population. 12,059,237. From glittering skyscrapers to rickety ramen shacks, Tokyo is a dazzling mix of the ultra modern and traditional. Tokyo is a place where the old cliche “there’s something for everyone” actually rings true. Literally “Eastern capital” in Japanese, Tokyo grew from a small fishing village named Edo in the ...
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
WEBThe main access point is Kyoto station, a major transport hub for the Kansai region and the second-largest station in the country. Arriving in the building’s futuristic hall with its steel-beamed roof (known as the Matrix), most tourists wonder if they’ve got off at the right stop but it’s a well equipped, if surprising, introduction to the city.
Kansai - GaijinPot Travel
WEBA region on the western side of the main island of Honshu, Kansai is where you’ll find the traditional Japan of your imagination; winding cobbled streets lined with dark wooden houses, the sound of distant gongs in the mountains and the smell of incense in the rain.Also known as the Kinki Region, Kansai is sometimes seen as the more quirky counter to its eastern neighbor, Kanto.
Gifu - GaijinPot Travel
WEBGifu City is the unassuming prefectural capital but it makes a good starting point for exploring the region in a loop. From May 11 through Oct. 15, you can witness nighttime ukai or cormorant fishing on the Nagara River. Experience the 1,300-year-old tradition from a wooden boat, as fishermen skillfully guide the cormorant birds to catch fish beneath the water, by the light of roaring fire ...
Saitama - GaijinPot Travel
WEBSaitama. Population. 6,938,004. If you’re looking for a no-hassle escape from the city life, Saitama is the place to run to. While Tokyo’s metropolitan sprawl swallows most of eastern Saitama, the prefecture’s western borders remain safe havens of rural tradition, preserved history, and a rocky mountainous landscape.
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
WEBKyoto City is not a destination that you should, or could, miss but it can get very busy during Spring and Autumn when the city is in its postcard-perfect seasonal transition. Visit in the summer for a different kind of crowd, gathered for the rowdy revelry of the spectacular Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s most famous festivals.The winter is quietest but comes with the risk of rain (most of ...
Kanagawa - GaijinPot Travel
WEBOften referred to as the “ Kyoto of East Japan,” Kamakura is a treasure trove of shrines and temples. For standouts, Kotokuin temple is known for its enormous bronze statue of Buddha sitting serenely in the open air. Access the biggest temples via Hase station and stroll around the streets lined with traditional shops selling hato-sabure, a special dove-shaped biscuit unique to the ...
Kanto - GaijinPot Travel
WEBKanto is a region on the eastern side of Japan’s main island, Honshu, and is the most urban and densely populated area in the country. The region also includes a number of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean. The largest of the Izu islands, Izu Oshima, can be reached in under 2 hours by high-speed jetfoil from Tokyo.For a seriously remote experience, it’s a 25-hour ferry ride to the ...
Niigata - GaijinPot Travel
WEBNiigata City is the bustling prefectural capital, split in two by Japan’s longest river, the Shinanogawa, and bordered by Japan’s Sea. Stock up on fresh seafood and premium rice. Taste the difference and enjoy the enormous range of locally brewed sake (there are 100 breweries in the city). Similar to Oktoberfest, but for sake, the city ...
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