Japan

Jishu Shrine: Highlights, Closure Status, Fees, and Access

We explain highlights including the main hall and worship hall of Jishu Shrine, a World Heritage site, the deity of matchmaking, and the love divination stones, along with closure status, fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Ninenzaka: Highlights, passage hours, fees, and access guide

We explain the stone-paved streets of Ninenzaka / Ninenzaka and Kyoto machiya, highlights including the walking route linking Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Pagoda, and Kōdai-ji, passage times, fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Tenryū-ji: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of the World Heritage site Tenryū-ji, including the Sōgenchi Garden, the Large Abbot’s Quarters and the dragon painting in the Dharma Hall, as well as opening hours, admission fees and access, based on official information and an on-site visit as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Kochi Castle: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Kochi Castle—including the castle tower and Kaitokukan, Otemon Gate, and the statue of Chiyo Yamauchi—as well as opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site visits as of 20269.

2026.10.29 2026.11.03

Kochi

Himeji Castle: Highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access explained

This guide covers Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site and National Treasure of Japan, including its connected tower complex, Hishi Gate, Mikuni-bori moat, and Abura-kabe wall, along with opening hours, admission tickets, and access from Himeji Station, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Himeji

Hikone Castle: A guide to highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

This guide explains the highlights of Hikone Castle, a national treasure, including its keep, Tenbin Yagura, the Corridor Bridge, and Hikonyan, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access from Hikone Station, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Hikone

Gion: Highlights, Access Hours, Fees, and How to Get There

We explain the highlights, passage hours, prices, and access to attractions such as Hanamikoji in Gion, Gion Shinbashi and Shirakawa, Tatsumi Bridge, Tatsumi Shrine, and Yasaka Shrine, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Kibitsuhiko Shrine: Highlights, Visit Duration, Parking and Access

Based on official information and on-site reporting as of 9 2026, this guide covers the highlights of Kibitsuhiko Shrine, including its main buildings, the Heian Cedar, and the grounds at the foot of Mount Kibi-no-Nakayama, as well as opening hours and access.

2026.10.29

Okayama

Railway Museum: Highlights, opening hours, tickets and access

We explain the highlights of the Railway Museum in Saitama, including the 1 locomotive, the Benkei locomotive, the Shinkansen, imperial railway cars, the turntable and the mini driving train, as well as opening hours, admission and experience tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

RailwaysSaitama

Saga-Arashiyama: A guide to highlights, fees, time required, and access

This guide explains the highlights of Saga Arashiyama—including the Bamboo Forest Path, Togetsukyō Bridge, Nonomiya Shrine, Jōjakukōji, Nison-in and Rakushisha—as well as prices, time required and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 10.

2026.10.29

Kyoto