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Unmissable Autumn Leaf-viewing spots in Japan
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- Spring is one of the most popular sightseeing seasons in Japan, with the blooming of the cherry blossoms. But autumn is another attractive season in which colorful leaves attract tourists from near and far. Generally, the green leaves transform into reddish hues from late September to early December, but it all depends on where you go in Japan. We’ve outlined a list of the best spots around the country and their peak seasons so you can start planning your autumn Japan trip. Kyoto:The most unmissable city There are many reasons why Kyoto's autumn leaves are among Japan’s most beautiful. The mountains and rivers that surround the city create wide temperature variations between the morning and night, as well as providing adequate moisture. As there aren't many tall buildings in the city, the trees also receive a significant amount of sunlight to help them grow. Together with the blessing of abundant temples and shrines, the ancient city's autumn season is particularly alluring for visitors.Read moreThe best autumn color spots in Kyoto for 2019 ・Tenryuji Temple A 15-minute walk from Arashiyama Station takes you to the Tenryuji Temple, where the dynamic landscape of Mount Arashiyama and its spacious garden will steal your breath. The temple grounds open at 7:30 am between November 10 and December 2, so early-risers should seize the opportunity if they wish to capture this tranquil garden view. Tenryuji Temple ・Enkoji Temple Originally chosen as the site of a school to nurture priests, artists and writers, the Enkoji Temple was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601. It’s renowned for its moss garden, Jyu-gyu no Niwa, which contrasts dramatically with the deep-red fallen leaves. Enkoji Temple ・Tofukuji Temple Founded in 1236 by Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period, the Tofukuji Temple is one of the oldest and largest temples in Kyoto. The temple grounds are planted with around 2,000 maple trees, which are best viewed from the Tsutenkyo Bridge. Tofukuji Temple Kamakura:A beautiful combination of changing leaves and traditional temples ・Meigetsuin Temple The Meigetsuin Temple is famed for the mystical view of its garden from the circular window of the main hall. It’s particularly attractive during the fall foliage season, as well as during June when tourists flock to see its colorful collection of hydrangeas. Meigetsuin Temple ・Zuisenji Temple Slightly off the beaten track, the Zuisenji Temple is nestled in a valley near Kamakura. Owing to its mountainous setting, visitors can see the autumn leaves from early to late December. The temple grounds are planted with various trees and shrubs, such as plum, winter cherry, and wisteria, which entertain visitors throughout the year. Zuisenji Temple ・Hase Temple Nighttime illumination events aren’t as common in Kyoto as in Kamakura, but at the Hase Temple, you can enjoy the radiant maple trees illuminated after dark. If you’re visiting during the day, the spacious temple grounds feature an observatory offering panoramic views of Yuigahama Beach, as well as a 9.18-meter-tall wooden Kannon statue and a Kannon Museum. Hase Temple Hiroshima:Maple is the signature tree ・Sandankyo Gorge Sandankyo Gorge is around 16-kilometers long and boasts a number of breathtaking attractions, such as waterfalls, boulders, and deep pools, which can be explored on boat tours and along the hiking trails. The gorge is one of the most popular maple leaf spots in Hiroshima, and visitors can refresh themselves in this abundant natural setting. Sandankyo Gorge ©NAVITIME JAPAN. 旅行ガイド 楽しい旅をサポートする、便利なお役立ち情報をお届けします。
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- Japan
- 23. October. 2019
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2019 May Best Events in Japan
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- With spring well and truly set in, May is a magnificent time to be in Japan, not least because of all the festivals and events taking place. To help you plan your trip, we’ll introduce some of the most popular festivals happening across the country in May and some of the interesting events taking place in Tokyo. Goryokaku Park’s cherry blossoms (五稜郭公園の桜) Goryokaku Park’s cherry blossoms Once the hanami season has been and gone on Honshu Island, head north to Hokkaido where things are just getting started in early May. Hokkaido’s cherry blossom season is predicted to begin around Golden Week, with Goryokaku Park in Hakodate City one of the best places to admire the trees ignited in pink. Be sure to climb the 90-meter-high Goryokaku Tower for sweeping views across the park and its star-shaped castle fortifications.URL：http://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/en/ Goryokaku Park’s cherry blossoms Goryokaku Park’s cherry blossoms Koinobori and Children's Day (こいのぼりと子供の日) Koinobori The final day of Golden Week (May 5) is marked across Japan by Children’s Day, which honors the youth and their future as healthy and strong individuals. In the lead up to the event, koinobori (carp-shaped windsocks) are flown above houses with children and the world’s largest Koinobori Festival (the Koinobori Village Festival) takes place. It’s held every year from late March to early May in the city of Tatebayashi in Gunma. Tatebayashi Koinobri Festival Traditionally, koinobori would be created in sets, with a black one representing the father and a red one his eldest son while a Gogatsu Ningyo warrior doll was also displayed in the home. However, after Boy’s Day was changed into Children’s Day, the red koinobori now represents the mother and different colors are used to represent both sons and daughters. Gogatsu ningyo Kutani Chawan Festival (九谷茶碗まつり) From May 3 to 5, the Kutani Chawan Festival will take place at Ishikawa’s Kutani Pottery Village, offering Kutani pottery items at alarmingly low prices. Aside from shops selling both traditional and modern wares, there will be food stalls set up where you can try the local delicacies. Prior to the main festival, a Pre-Kutani Cha-Sen Festival will also be held from April 20 to 21 at the Aeon Mall Shin-Komatsu where you’ll be able to purchase Kutani-yaki specialities and everyday items at affordable prices. A special Kutani nail demonstration will also take place, with Kutani pottery designs being created as nail art. URL：http://www.shinkutani.jp/english/english_top.html Kutani Nail Kutani Nail Hakata Dontaku (博多どんたく) Hakata Dontaku / Photo by Hakata City One of the largest festivals in Japan, the Hakata Dontaku has been taking place in Fukuoka for more than 800 years and is scheduled from May 3 to 4 this year. Its name originates from the Dutch word “zondag” meaning “Sunday” or “holiday” and once referred to any festival being held on holidays.The Hakata Dontaku is marked by the grand Hakata Matsubayashi procession through the streets of Hakata, led by three gods of fortune riding on horseback. Dancers wearing traditional dress and musicians also parade through the streets, as do large trucks decorated with flowers, and live music is performed at stages around the city. URL：https://www.dontaku.fukunet.or.jp/english/parade Hakata Dontaku / Photo by Hakata City Hakata Dontaku / Photo by Hakata City Clam Digging (潮干狩り) Clam Digging April to June is the season for clam digging in Japan when families grab their buckets and spades and head our to muddy beaches to dig for their dinner. Chiba Kisarazu is a popular clam digging destination near Tokyo and becomes crowded with people during the weekends in May due to the comfortable water and air temperatures. If you don’t have your own equipment, don’t worry, as you can buy buckets, net bags and digging rakes at the beach. Most clam digging destinations will open a few hours before and after low tide when the conditions are at their best. Don’t forget to bring your hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water! Clam Digging Clam Digging Kanda Matsuri and Sanja Matsuri (神田祭 と 三社祭り May also sees Tokyo celebrating two of its three major Shinto matsuri (festivals) - the Kanda Matsuri (May 9 to 15) and the Sanja Matsuri (May 17 to 19). Kanda Matsuri The Kanda Matsuri only takes place during odd-numbered years and is a celebration for the wealth and good fortune of people. It is marked by a day-long procession through central Tokyo on the Saturday and a parade of portable shrines through various neighborhoods on the Sunday. The festival originated during the Edo Period and is associated with the Kanda Myojin Shrine, which enshrines the deities of Daikokuten, Ebisu and Taira Masakado. Sanja Matsuri Sanja Matsuri Manpaku (まんパク) Manpaku Held at the Showa Memorial Park, this huge food festival will be taking place from May 16 to June 3 this year. It’s divided into around 12 different areas, including sections dedicated to seafood and meat, as well as regional delicacies from across Japan. Feast on steaming hot ramen and golden gyoza dumplings or opt for a healthier treat at the salad bar, all washed down with local brews. The name Manpaku is a play on the words “manpuku” (enjoy food to the fullest) and “mankitsu hakurankai” (enjoy the exhibition to the fullest), so it guarantees to be a stomach-filling experience. The Showa Memorial Park can be reached along the Chuo Line to Nishi-Tachikawa Station or is around 15 minutes’ walk from Tachikawa Station. Manpaku Manpaku Design Festa Design Festa The largest art event in Asia, the Design Festa will be taking place from May 18 to 19 at Tokyo Big Sight’s West Hall. Around 70,000 people are expected to attend, with a program that includes live performances and fashion shows, as well as a workshop area where you can create your own art. More than 5,000 exhibitors from around the globe will display their artistic creations in the Booth Area while you’ll be able to sample both local Japanese and global culinary delights in the Restaurant Area. URL：https://designfesta.com/Tokyo Big Sight is a five-minute walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon Station on the Yurikamome Line or around 10 minutes’ walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line. Design Festa Design Festa Roppongi Art Night Roppongi Art Night / Roppongi Art Night 2019 Main visual On the evenings of May 25 and 26, Roppongi is set to transform into an open-air art gallery as the Roppongi Art Night takes place. Outdoor installations, live music and cultural exhibitions will ignite the streets, beginning at around dusk and going through until the early hours of the morning. Roppongi’s art museums and galleries will stay open until dawn, with the Mori Art Museum’s observation deck offering an unforgettable sunrise across the city. Shops and restaurants throughout the district will also get in on the action to create a buzzing atmosphere throughout the night. URL：http://www.roppongiartnight.com/2019/english/ Roppongi Art Night / Fruits Tree (Choi JeongHwa) Roppongi Art Night / RedBall Project （Kurt Perschke) ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Japan
- 17. April. 2019
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A Truly Local Festival: Fukuoka’s Hojoya Matsuri
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- For centuries, the Hojoya Matsuri has been the biggest event on the calendar of this city. In the middle of September, the Hakozaki Shrine is thronged by locals taking part in shrine ceremonies, picking up matsuri souvenirs, and tanking up at the hundreds of street stalls. A Truly Local Festival: Fukuoka’s Hojoya Matsuri The Hakozaki Shrine is deep in what was once the city of Hakata, around the year 923. Dedicated to Hachiman, a kami of archery and war, it is fitting that Hakozaki is closely connected to the martial history of the city, having burned down in the Mongol assault of the 13th century, and rebuilt in memory of the defeat of the invading forces. The roots of the Hojoya festival remain even now, and the Chinese characters used to spell the name mean, roughly, “freeing life,” suggesting a connection to Buddhist tradition. A Truly Local Festival: Fukuoka’s Hojoya Matsuri Hakata’s wealth was built by powerful merchant families who grew rich trading with China, Korea and the Ryukyu Kingdom; the wealth of the traders supported shrines like Hakozaki and their annual festivals. When the festival days came, city burghers, merchants, traders and pilgrims would make their way out to the fairly remote Hakozaki Shrine, surrounded at the time by fields of ginger. Not much ginger is grown around the shrine these days, but the tradition of picking up a bundle of ginger is still upheld. A Truly Local Festival: Fukuoka’s Hojoya Matsuri ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Fukuoka
- 5. December. 2018
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The most northerly of Kyushu island’s prefectures, Fukuoka comprises castle towns, seaside parks, and Hakata ramen, one of Japan’s most famous noodle dishes. Whether due to its good location or its unique charm, the prefecture’s capital, Fukuoka city, has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the country—a close-knit community, a thriving food scene, and accessible nature combine for irresistibly laid-back city vibes.
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