Japan

Aomori Nebuta Festival: Highlights, dates, tickets, and access

Based on official information from 2026 and 10 and on-site reporting, we explain the highlights of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, including the giant nebuta floats, musical accompaniment, haneto dancers, and the final day’s parade on the water, as well as the festival period, viewing stands, and access.

2026.10.28

Aomori

Kitano Tenmangū: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Fees, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Kitano Tenmangū, including the honden main hall designated as a national treasure, Sankōmon Gate, the plum garden, and the Tenjin Market, along with visiting hours, fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 9 2026.

2026.10.28

Kyoto

Kinkai Kōmyōji: Guide to Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Konkai Kōmyō-ji, including the Kōraimon gate, Sanmon gate, Miei-dō Hall, three-story pagoda, and history associated with the Aizu domain and Shinsengumi, as well as visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 9 2026.

2026.10.28

Kyoto

Nidec Kyoto Tower: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

We explain the highlights of Kyoto Tower, including its observation deck, views of Kyoto, and illuminations, as well as opening hours, prices, and access, based on official information and local research as of 2026year9month.

2026.10.28

Kyoto

Inujima: A Guide to Highlights, Time Needed, Tickets, and Access

Based on official information as of 2026 year, 9 month, this guide covers highlights such as the Inujima Seirensho Art Museum, the remains of the karami-brick structures and contemporary art, as well as opening hours, tickets and access.

2026.10.28

Okayama

Yasaka Shrine: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Time Needed, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of Yasaka Shrine, including its west tower gate, main hall, Gion faith, and grounds at night, along with visiting hours, time required, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026year9month.

2026.10.28 2026.11.03

Kyoto

Kennin-ji Temple: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide introduces the highlights of Kennin-ji, including the abbot’s residence garden, the Twin Dragons ceiling painting, and the Wind and Thunder Gods folding screen, as well as visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information current as of 2026/10 and an on-site visit.

2026.10.28 2026.11.03

Kyoto

Myoshinji Temple: Highlights, visiting hours, admission fees, and access

This guide covers the highlights of Myoshinji Temple, including the Sanmon Gate, the cloud dragon painting in the Hatto Hall, the temple bell designated as a National Treasure, Daikuri, and the subtemples, along with visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.28 2026.11.03

Kyoto

Saijo Inari Shrine: Highlights, admission fees, time required, and access

Based on official information and an on-site visit current as of 2026/9, this guide covers the grounds of Saijō Inari, which reflect the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism, as well as the Niōmon Gate, the grand torii, other highlights, and access.

2026.10.28

Okayama

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza: From the Original Gundam to Unicorn Gundam

Take a look back at the life-size statues of the original Gundam and Unicorn Gundam displayed at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza from 2012 to 2026, together with photos taken on site.

2026.10.28

Tokyo