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"A hotel where you can enjoy your time in your room" - Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa - Concept Floor "Yu" [Theme: Eternal Light] - - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa offers a unique "connection" to tradition and culture. Experience a rich time filled with the splendor of the Kaga Domain's one million koku domain at Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa. Today, we would like to introduce you to the "Kanazawa" Art Room, which is only found on one floor of the hotel.
Koinobori Carp Streamers: Celebrating Children's Day in Japan - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Koinobori, or "carp streamers," are traditional windsocks displayed ahead of Children's Day (May 5) in Japan. We introduce the background and significance of this custom, along with famous Koinobori displays in Tokyo and other places in Japan.
Depart from Fukuoka Airport! A two-day, one-night trip where you can experience making mizuhiki - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
A two-day, one-night trip connecting the shopping district of Nogata City, Fukuoka with the foot of Mt. Fukuchi. On the first day, you'll experience making mizuhiki at a private lodging in a corner of the shopping district. On the second day, you'll head to the foot of Mt. Fukuchi for flower sightseeing. It's a quiet and peaceful little trip.
The carp streamers that everyone dyed are lined up in the shopping district. - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Colorful carp streamers are displayed in the Susakimachi shopping arcade in Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. 118 carp streamers are displayed to coincide with Children's Day on May 5th. Since February of this year, participants have been making carp streamers through a "dyeing experience" program.
[About Bouton/Bokakuan, located in a corner of the shopping district] Bokakuan Edition - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
This private lodging is located in a corner of the shopping street in Nogata, Fukuoka. It is a 10-minute walk from the station. You can stroll through the large arcade and into the quiet town. For those who want to spend a relaxing time.
[Seibu Railway] Experience the world of the Showa era at Seibuen Amusement Park! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Enjoy the Showa era to the fullest with the shopping streets, attractions, events, restaurants, and unpredictable performances by the residents who live there, all reminiscent of the Showa era.
I was soothed by the fresh green leaves of the maple trees at "Ukankei" and "Katayama Residence" in Chuo Town. - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
The beautiful season of fresh greenery has arrived. The famous maple viewing spot "Ukankei" in Chuo Town is also in the best season to see the new greenery, and the red bridge over the Ukan River looks more beautiful than usual. After enjoying the view, we had a delicious lunch at "Sabo Katayamatei", a renovated former Katayama family home known as the 蔴 Tatami Mansion".
Taking the Tokyo Metro from Tokyo Station: How to Transfer to Otemachi Station - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
If you want to take a Tokyo Metro line from Tokyo Station, you must head to the adjacent Otemachi Station via an underground passageway. We introduce how to smoothly transfer to the five different subway lines serving Otemachi Station and the time required to reach them. Photos included in text!
Sushi and Primitive Grill Kanazawa "Nakamura" - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
"Sushi and Genshiyaki Kanazawa Nakamura" is conveniently located about a 7-minute walk from Kanazawa Station. Using carefully selected ingredients from the Hokuriku region, this Japanese izakaya restaurant is a feast for the senses, offering a collaboration of "Sushi x Genshiyaki x Molecular Nutrition" that is a first for Kanazawa. In order to balance deliciousness with health, the restaurant offers carefully selected dishes that are as "gluten-free," "casein-free," and "low-carb" as possible, naturally making you healthy just by eating them.
Kanazawa Omicho Seafood Bowl Tsuruya - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Go straight through the Mza Exit of Omicho, turn right at Tadamura Fisheries, and you'll find Tsuruya, a seafood bowl restaurant. Even if you're not from outside the prefecture, this restaurant will satisfy your desire to eat seafood bowls when you come to Kanazawa. Since opening two years ago, it has been bustling with customers, and the reason for this is, above all, the variety of seafood bowls they offer. In addition to the luxurious "Special Seafood" from the Hokuriku region, which is topped with plenty of rosy seabass, tuna, white shrimp, salmon roe, octopus, sea bream, sweet shrimp, squid, salmon, crab claws, and steamed shrimp, and the great-value "Omakase Market Bowl," they also have bowls where you can enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content, such as "rosy seabass bowl," "salmon roe bowl," and "cold yellowtail bowl."
Introducing takeaway shops and picnic spots around Okayama Korakuen Garden - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Spring is here and the weather is pleasantly warm. It's the perfect season to enjoy the outdoors with takeout lunches and side dishes. In fact, the area around Okayama Korakuen Garden, the pride of Okayama Prefecture, is dotted with recommended picnic spots, such as the Asahikawa riverbed and the Korakuen promenade. In this article, we will introduce restaurants that offer takeout and recommended spots where you can enjoy a picnic with family and friends. We visited the places we are introducing this time in a stroller with our one-year-old baby, so they can also be enjoyed as picnic or walking courses with your baby.
[Report] Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, at the Foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains 2024 - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Hokuto City has an elevation difference of over 1,000m. For about a month from late March, I followed the cherry blossom front in the city and visited cherry blossom viewing spots in the city. I will introduce the cherry blossoms in the city with photos. Please use them as a reference for cherry blossom viewing next year.
[Kanazawa Souvenir] "KASHIKO" is a creative stationery brand from Kanazawa that extracts the design value of traditional crafts. - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
KASHIKO is a creative stationery brand launched in 2020 by Kanazawa printing company Nakabi Co., Ltd. The couple, who own the brand, were inspired to start the brand when they were captivated by the work of Ishikawa Prefecture Kutani artist Yukika Shibata while touring galleries as part of their life's work.
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
OMO is an "exciting 'city center' hotel" that Hoshino Resorts is developing nationwide. Opened in 2022, OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts is based on the concept of "Bravo! A town of flavors," and conveys not only the deliciousness of the food, but also the fascinating flavors that stimulate intellectual curiosity, such as history and culture.
All rooms at this inn offer a panoramic view of the ocean, including rooms with open-air baths! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
All rooms at the Genji-koh inn in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture, have ocean views! We will introduce all types of rooms with ocean views. A must-see for those who want to spend some time relaxing without worrying about time.
[Tokyo, Nihonbashi] How to enjoy the popular new-age cafe "Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β" where you can experience technology and human kindness! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
A new popular recommended spot in Nihonbashi, Tokyo! The staff at this fashionable urban cafe are avatar robots! We will introduce how to enjoy the "Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β," which is recommended for a break from sightseeing, for adult field trips, and of course for everyday use.
What's the best way to get to Kuju Flower Park from each area of Kyushu? A thorough comparison of routes and travel times - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
The main way to get to Kuju Flower Park from each area of Kyushu is by car. We will introduce the travel time and directions for each method. Find the transportation method that suits your travel style!
[Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture] A guidepost for the ocean, a lighthouse you can see up close Part 1 - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Lighthouses have served as "guideposts to the sea" and have continued to ensure the safety of voyages. Tosashimizu City, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean, is home to numerous lighthouses. Among these, we will introduce some large lighthouses that can be seen up close.
Stroll through the white-walled streets of Yame-Fukushima - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
In the center of Yame City there is a district called Fukushima. Yame Fukushima is still lined with white-walled townhouses and has been designated as a nationally designated Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings. In this article, we will introduce information about recommended spots for strolling through the "white-walled townscape of Yame Fukushima."
For Digital Nomads: Stay at GTN Stay and Use GTN SIM When You Visit Japan! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
GTN Stay, aimed at digital nomads, is a monthly apartment perfect for short-term stays in Japan. GTN SIM is also provided to support your stay in Japan. The GTN 5G 3Month plan provides 90 days of available voice calls and 5G data. You can also secure a convenient local phone number.
Kyoto's Aoi Matsuri Festival 2024: Highlights, Schedule, and Access - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Aoi Matsuri, one of Kyoto's three major festivals held every year on May 15, reenacts a procession from the Heian Period (794-1185). Over 500 participants, dressed in period clothing, can be seen marching through the city. We introduce the festival's schedule, access, and viewing spots.
[Nihonbashi, Tokyo] Giving everyone the option to stay connected to society. "Avatar Robot Cafe DAWNver.β" works to eliminate loneliness - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
"Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β" is a permanent experimental cafe run by OriLab Inc. that provides services to people who have difficulty going out for various reasons by remotely controlling the avatar robots "OriHime" and "OriHime-D."
Capture your travel memories in photos in the heart of Shibuya! Shibuya Street Photography Plan by Capture My Japan - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Shibuya, one of Japan's biggest cities, is the perfect place for people who want to take photos in an urban atmosphere that is unique to Tokyo. Capture My Japan offers photoshoot plans that are specialized for taking photos of the streets of Shibuya. Why not experience a professional photoshoot in Shibuya?
10 Excellent Osaka Food Tours and Cooking Classes - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Make the most of your time exploring Osaka's food scene with a guided tour or a Japanese cooking class. Each of these 10 food tours brings you unique encounters with Osaka cuisine, from staple dishes like takoyaki and kushikatsu, to advanced tea blending techniques and more!
Refresh yourself with a bedrock bath! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Enjoy luxurious healing and detoxification in a private setting. Enjoy a bedrock bath on mineral-rich "medicinal jewels" that heal and detox at the same time, or soak in a spacious jacuzzi with a spectacular view all to yourself... You can rent out the entire building and enjoy a luxurious stay.
[Taiwanese Editor Kuma's Walk in Kanazawa] We visited the pottery studio "to-an" where you can make "Kutani ware", a totally new pottery experience! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Kanazawa is also known as a city of traditional crafts. In Kanazawa, where cultures such as Noh and tea ceremony have been passed down, traditional crafts have become more and more integrated into people's daily lives. In addition to being able to appreciate and purchase fine works, there are also an increasing number of facilities where you can casually experience making traditional crafts, in order to connect traditional culture to the next generation. This time, we had the opportunity to visit the "New Pottery Experience" presented by the pottery studio "to-an", where you can make "Kutani ware".
How to Transfer to the Shinkansen in Yokohama: Tips From a Local - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Read to learn the differences between Yokohama and Shin-Yokohama Station, access, and how to transfer to the Shinkansen (bullet train). Our writer, a Yokohama resident, explains in detail all about the two stations with pictures.
[2024 Latest] Golden Week outings: Okayama Korakuen Garden"FANTASY GARDEN（GENSO-TEIEN）" and Okayama Castle"U-jo (Crow Castle)Togenkyo" - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
I went to the "Spring FANTASY GARDEN（GENSO-TEIEN） " held at Okayama Korakuen Garden , one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and the "Spring U-jo (Crow Castle)Togenkyo ", where the area around Okayama Castle is lit up, so I'd like to introduce them to you. During Golden Week (Friday, April 26th, 2024 to Monday, May 6th, 2024 (national holiday)), don't miss out on Okayama's tourist attractions, which will be decorated with fantastical lights!
Affordable Hotels near Tokyo Skytree: Ryogoku and Kinshicho Areas - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
Tokyo's Ryogoku and Kinshicho districts offer direct access to Akihabara in about 5 minutes by train. Located near Tokyo Skytree and boasting excellent hotels, restaurants, and shopping facilities, these areas are ideal as a home base for Tokyo exploration.
Get your photos taken by a professional at SHIBUYA SKY! A special photoshoot plan from Capture My Japan - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
SHIBUYA SKY, the observation deck on the rooftop of the tallest building in Shibuya, is a popular tourist spot where you can feel the Tokyo metropolis. Why not experience having your photo taken by a professional at SHIBUYA SKY? Capture My Japan offers a plan that includes a SHIBUYA SKY admission ticket and a photo shoot.