Chubu

The region of Chubu is composed of the prefectures of Gifu, Nagano, Aichi, Shizuoka, Ishiakwa.

Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa | Beautiful landscape garden of the Edo period

Kenrokuen Garden is listed as one of the three most beautiful gardens in all of Japan and is undoubtedly the…

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Nomura Samurai Home, Kanazawa | Would you like to take a peek into the life of the Samurai?

In Kanazawa, you can find the old home of the samurai Nomura clan. The building is almost intact and is…

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Eiheiji Temple, Fukui | Beautiful natural environment and practicing monks

Eiheiji, 'The Temple of Eternal Peace', is one of the two most important temples of the Soto Zen School. It…

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Ise Jingu Shrine, Mie | The origin and pinnacle of Japanese shrines

Ise Jingu in Mie prefecture is listed as the most important Shinto shrine in Japan. What's the history of this…

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Fujisan World Heritage Center | Let’s learn more about Mt Fuji!

The Fujisan World Heritage Center wants to educate people on the geography and history of the popular mountain. Find out…

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Climbing Mt. Fuji was a great experience : A Personal Account

From the 8th station, the walk begins to get quite steep and by the time you get to the 9th…

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The History of Japan’s Pride of Mt.Fuji

The region around Mt Fuji has long been the inspiration for the works of many of Japan's most celebrated writers,…

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Yudanaka, Nagano | Beautiful hot spring resort with a long history that even monkeys visit

Yudanaka, rich in natural hot springs, is located deep in the mountains of the Yamanouchi area in Nagano. Some 200…

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Tsumago Post Town | Elegant and beautiful streets with a sense of old Japan

Tsumago is one of the most popular old post towns to visit on the Nakasendo Trail because it is so…

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Shiga Kogen, Nagano | People’s Lives in Harmony with Beautiful Nature

The Shiga Kogen Highlands were formed by volcanic activity and have a mountainous landscape. It stands as one of the…

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