Japan

Mount Iimoriyama: Highlights, the Graves of the Nineteen Byakkotai Soldiers, Time Required, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of Mount Iimori, including the graves of the nineteen members of the Byakkotai, the site of their suicide, Tonoguchi Canal Cave, the monument donated by the city of Rome, and the Byakkotai Memorial Museum, along with the time required and access information, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 year 9 month.

2026.10.28

Aizuwakamatsu

Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

This guide explains highlights such as Ryoma Sakamoto’s letters, materials from the end of the shogunate, and exhibits related to John Manjiro, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information as of 2026 9.

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Kochi

Mibu-dera Temple: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Mibu-dera Temple, including the Main Hall, the Sen-tai-buttō Pagoda, the Setsubun-e festival, Mibu kyōgen, and Mibu-zuka associated with the Shinsengumi, as well as visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

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Kyoto

Okayama Korakuen: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

We explain highlights such as Yūshin Hill, Sawa-no-ike Pond, and the view of Okayama Castle in Okayama Korakuen, along with opening hours, prices, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.28

Okayama

Kibitsu Shrine: Highlights, time required, parking and access

We explain the highlights of Kibitsu Shrine, including its National Treasure honden and haiden, Kibitsu-zukuri, and the long corridor, along with access information, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.28

Okayama

Katsurahama: Highlights, the Sakamoto Ryoma Statue, Time Required, and Access

We explain Katsurahama’s coastal scenery, the statue of Sakamoto Ryōma, the time needed for a walk, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.28

Kochi

Okayama Castle: Highlights, Tickets, Visit Duration, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Okayama Castle, including its jet-black keep, stone walls, and scenery along the Asahi River, as well as opening hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site reporting from 2026 9.

2026.10.28

Okayama

Ninna-ji: Highlights, visiting hours, admission fees, and access

This guide covers the highlights of the World Heritage site Ninna-ji, including the Nio-mon Gate, Goten Palace, Kondo Hall, five-story pagoda, and Omuro-zakura cherry trees, as well as visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.28

Kyoto

Shioyasaki Lighthouse: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

We explain the white tower of Shioyazaki Lighthouse, its views of the Pacific Ocean, its connections with the film “Years of Joy and Sorrow” and Misora Hibari’s song “Midare-gami,” as well as its opening hours, fees, and access, based on official information as of September 2026.

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Iwaki

Kyoto International Manga Museum: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide covers highlights of the Kyoto International Manga Museum, including the manga wall, former school building, reading on the lawn, and special exhibitions, as well as opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 9 2026.

2026.10.28

Kyoto