There is a rare gem hidden in the hills west of Hiroshima, an hour’s drive from the nearest fast food chain. This is Tsuwano, the “Little Kyoto” of the San’in area, a little town that was once the capital of a feudal lord’s domain, where their oldest traditions are still maintained with a passion...
Die wahre Art des Reisens für Japanexperten besteht darin, mehr als nur die Standardrouten nach Tokio, dem Mount Fuji, Kyoto und Hiroshima zu bereisen. Wenn Sie den berühmten Touristenzielen entkommen wollen und Japan so erleben möchten, wie es wirklich ist, empfehlen wir Ihnen einen Besuch in Hagi und Tsuwano, zwei Städte, die in der Nähe...
Die wahre Art des Reisens für Japanexperten besteht darin, mehr als nur die Standardrouten nach Tokio, dem Mount Fuji, Kyoto und Hiroshima zu bereisen. Wenn Sie den berühmten Touristenzielen entkommen wollen und Japan so erleben möchten, wie es wirklich ist, empfehlen wir Ihnen einen Besuch in Hagi und Tsuwano, zwei Städte, die in der Nähe...
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The real Japan expert’s way of traveling is to go beyond the standard route of Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. If you want to escape from the famous tourist spots and experience Japan as it really is, we recommend visiting Hagi and Tsuwano, which are close to Hiroshima and can be reached in less...
The real Japan expert’s way of traveling is to go beyond the standard route of Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. If you want to escape from the famous tourist spots and experience Japan as it really is, we recommend visiting Hagi and Tsuwano, which are close to Hiroshima and can be reached in less...
Situated just a few hours from the bustling streets of Kyoto by rail lies the coastal city of Obama. Considerably quieter and smaller than its tourist-centric neighbour, Obama remains, for the most part, relatively undiscovered by visitors. Yet, what this city lacks in size it more than makes up for in history and charm. While...
Travelling to Japan for the first time can be daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the local language or the country’s cultural norms. To help make your trip go as smoothly as possible, Heartland Japan has created a series of helpful guidebooks, covering a range of useful topics such as how to navigate around Tokyo’s...
The Nakasendo is an ancient road that stretches from Tokyo to Kyoto, through the mountains of Central Japan. With daimyo, samurai, and even members of the imperial family using the road, the food had to be top class. The post towns of the Nakasendo also served the masses and street vendors sold local delicacies to...
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The Seto Inland Sea is a body of calm water that lies between the Japanese main islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, stretching for 490 kilometers from Osaka to Kitakyushu. The Seto Inland Sea includes about 3000 islands – many of which are inhabited – blessed by a mild climate and a relaxed atmosphere, often...
Here at Heartland Japan, we pride ourselves on going that little bit deeper than everyone else. This time we hone our focus on some of the quirkier histories of Nakatsugawa, home to several post towns of the Nakasendo. In particular, we will look into the Naegi Castle Ruins and local kabuki theatre, known as jikabuki....
