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With 1,300 years of history, the city of Kyoto has attracted many people from the past to the present. The key to touring the city of Kyoto is to take advantage of the buses that run in all directions from the center of the city to the suburbs. However, many people often shy away from using buses when visiting a city for sightseeing because of the hurdle involved. This article introduces the bus situation in Kyoto by bus company and area so that such people can make good use of the buses in Kyoto. First, we will explain the characteristics of each company. There are four major bus companies that serve the central area of Kyoto City. The other companies are excluded from this article because they operate routes that are rarely used for sightseeing.2022-08-18 Management office
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Kawaramachi and Karasuma area is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kyoto. The area is always bustling with the many people who visit this place and is lined with stores of various genres. While there are traditional stores and high-end stores, there are also many food and general merchandise stores with affordable products, as well as Nishiki Market, a famous shopping street that attracts people of all ages and both sexes. In such Kawaramachi and Karasuma, of course, there are many hotels under 10,000 yen that anyone can easily use. In this article, we will introduce four such recommended hotels in Kawaramachi and Karasuma area where you can stay for less than 10,000 yen.2022-08-09 Management office
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The best way to choose a course for your trip to Osaka! Here are the must-see sightseeing spots by area in an easy-to-understand format. From classic spots to shopping information, we have compiled useful information essential for your trip to Osaka.2022-07-12 Management office
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Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce about 7 recommended festivals and spots in Kyoto Prefecture. Kyoto Prefecture can be said to be the very front line of inheriting Japanese culture, and festivals with various thoughts and feelings are held throughout the year. We would like tourists to enjoy themselves by learning about such festivals. You can not only enjoy them, but also experience Kyoto's traditions and the culture that Japan should be proud of, and have a quaint sightseeing experience. We will introduce festivals for each season, so please consider your itinerary according to the timing of your visit.2022-07-11 Management office
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Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce about 7 recommended fireworks information and spots to be held in Kyoto Prefecture. Fireworks are, after all, a summer tradition, and in Kyoto, interesting fireworks displays have been held for some time with tradition and history taking over. It is an unforgettable event for those who want to feel the Japanese style. If you are likely to visit Kyoto in the summer time, you should check it out. Note that in recent years, due to the Corona disaster, the event has been postponed in many prefectures. For more information, please visit the official website.2022-06-28 Management office
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In this article, I would like to introduce seven recommended hotels in the Wakayama area. Wakayama area is an area with beautiful ocean facing the Pacific Ocean, and is a very popular spot for travelers to the Kansai region. After having fun at the sightseeing spots in the area, spend a luxurious time at one of the recommended hotels and have a pleasant trip.2022-04-01 Management office
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Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce about 7 recommended hotels in Shiga. Shiga is, after all, a region with a thriving natural environment as represented by Lake Biwa, and is full of attractions that many people can still dig out. After enjoying your sightseeing in Shiga Prefecture, let's end the day well at a nice hotel. A good night's rest will give you the energy for the next day's sightseeing, and if you want to spend an enjoyable night in Shiga, please take a look at this page for more information.2022-03-31 Management office
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【Osaka】In this special feature we bring you our selection of top cherry blossom viewing spots and experiences for 2023
Even though the days are still slightly chilly, spring is officially here. Soon enough the cherry blossom viewing season will be upon us, so there is no better time to decide where to go than now. Truth be told, there is no shortage of excellent blossom viewing spots in Osaka. This special feature will introduce you to our selection of the best spots for the season, as well as unique experiences available in their vicinity, so you can enjoy this season in a unique fashion.2022-03-04 Management office
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When you visit Wakayama Prefecture, you will first be interested in the local gourmet foods and local soul food that you must try, but at the same time, spending time relaxing in a cute cafe is also an important part of a girl's trip. Wakayama Prefecture is famous for its citrus fruits due to its mild climate, but there are also some really delicious local gourmet restaurants. We will introduce two local gourmet restaurants that have been loved by the locals and two cute and photogenic cafes where you can spend an enchanting time in between. We have carefully selected restaurants that you can visit in Wakayama City so that you will remember them when you have a hard time choosing a restaurant in Wakayama.2022-02-04 Management office
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Shiga has many Shiga specialties. There are many delicious foods such as funazushi (funa-zushi), Omi beef, Omi chanpon, etc. We will introduce some of the most popular Shiga gourmet foods, from the standard Shiga food to "what? "We will introduce some of the recommended gourmet foods that you can only eat in Shiga, from the most standard ones to the ones with an angle that will surprise you. Please try them when you come to Shiga.2022-01-20 Management office
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Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce 7 spots in Wakayama area where you can do some recommended sightseeing. Wakayama area is a wonderful spot in the Kansai region where you can enjoy the rich marine resources and nature facing the Pacific Ocean. It is also a fun place to enjoy the fact that facilities are well set up and hands-on activities are available. In general, Wakayama Prefecture is an attractive area that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people in different ways. Please spend a pleasant time in such an area.2021-11-30 Management office
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Nara Park, a World Heritage Site, is a famous sightseeing spot. Many people get hungry while walking around and sightseeing in the large grounds. So, we would like to introduce you to some lunch options that you should definitely try when you visit Nara Park. We will introduce a wide range of restaurants, from those that require reservations to those that you can casually visit, so please take a look.2021-10-06 Management office
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[Nara ]Here are some recommendations for a good lunch at a delicious restaurant in the Yoshinoyama area!
If you go sightseeing to Yoshinoyama, there are many restaurants where you can eat and go home. After seeing Yoshinoyama, which is also a World Heritage site, it is a good idea to have lunch at a good restaurant before going back to see the World Heritage site. Try the food that reflects the season and the land, and recharge your energy.2021-10-05 Management office
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There are several snack shops and tea shops in Nara Park, famous for its deer and the Great Buddha, but this time we will introduce you to cafes where you can enjoy delicious sweets just one step outside of Nara Park. We have gathered together all the sweets from popular stores in Nara, so if you are looking for sweets and cafes near Nara Park, please take a look at them.2021-10-04 Management office
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Yoshinoyama, registered as a World Heritage site, is known as the best cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan. Furthermore, there are many cafes and stores near Yoshinoyama where you can enjoy sweets. Please be sure to enjoy sweets that make the most of the land, such as Japanese sweets using Yoshino kuzu (a specialty of Yoshino), imadori cafes, cake shops, and pesticide-free cafes.2021-10-01 Management office
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I would like to have a delicious dinner in Nara City! We will introduce some of the best restaurants that are perfect for those times when you want to have a delicious dinner in Nara City. From French, Italian, Yakiniku to Kappo, please choose according to what you want to eat and your mood. All of the restaurants are highly rated and have many fans, so you can be sure of a delicious meal. Please refer to this page if you are not sure what to have for dinner in Nara City.2021-09-29 Management office
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[Nara ]If you want to have a delicious Japanese lunch near Nara Park, this is the place to go! 8 recommended restaurants
Near Nara Park, a popular tourist destination, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food. There are ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and restaurants not only near Nara Park but also in Nara Park, and all of them are reputed to be delicious, but we would like to introduce some of the best restaurants that you should try. Please refer to it when you visit Nara Park.2021-09-28 Management office
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[Nara ]Eight spots in Nara, where many ancient tombs and mausoleums have been preserved, are particularly recommended!
The difference between a kofun and a mausoleum is that a kofun is the tomb of an influential person and is made of heaped up earth in the shape of a mound, while a mausoleum is the tomb of an emperor. It is said that there are 31 mausoleums of emperors in Nara. All of them in Nara are large and many of them remain in beautiful condition. We invite you to see the ancient tombs and mausoleums that remain beautiful while blending in with the modern world.2021-09-27 Management office
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7 recommended restaurants for authentic Japanese cuisine in Nara! 7 recommended hideout restaurants!
Many places in Nara require reservations if you want to eat good Japanese food, but this time we will introduce some recommended Japanese restaurants that are worth making a reservation for. From hideaway restaurants to Japanese cuisine in hotels, and from easy-to-get-to places to more intricately located restaurants, you can enjoy delicious Japanese food at any time of the day. Please go and try it in person.2021-09-24 Management office
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Nara has many places where you can see beautiful night views and play with animals, perfect for a date. There are many things that you can only experience in Nara that will make the two of you get to know each other better. Please find the perfect date spot and go out!2021-09-22 Management office
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If you are planning to visit Nara, Nara Park is a sightseeing spot that you should not miss. After Nara Park, there are many other tourist attractions in Nara, all of which have much to offer. You will have a great time sightseeing as if you were going around Nara in a circle. Let's eat and drink delicious food and take your time to enjoy Nara. In this article, we will introduce some of Nara's tourist attractions that you should keep in mind.2021-09-21 Management office
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Nara, a city with a rich history, has many museums and art museums. There are also many museums of Nara's unique culture, and we will introduce some of the most interesting museums and art museums. Historical museums, archives, and all this stuff? You will be amazed at how much there is to see and do, so be sure to take a sightseeing tour.2021-09-17 Management office
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Nara is home to the "Ancient Monuments of Nara", a group of eight cultural properties, each of which is a World Heritage Site, consisting of facilities, historic sites, and natural monuments. We will introduce all of the historical heritage that Nara has preserved, so please visit them when you come to Nara for sightseeing. Six of the buildings are national treasures and their sites are designated as historic sites, and two are designated as special historic sites or special natural monuments, making a total of eight in all.2021-09-16 Management office
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It may come as a surprise, but Nara is one of the regions with a strong ramen culture. Starting with Tenri ramen, there are many ramen shops serving stamina ramen, thick ramen, light ramen, tsukemen, etc. There are also many yatai ramen stalls where you can enjoy a variety of ramen! There are also many yatai ramen stalls where you can enjoy a variety of ramen! I will introduce some ramen restaurants that are popular among tourists and that I hope you will try when you come to Nara.2021-09-15 Management office
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7 absolutely satisfying luxury ryokans in Nara that will make you feel like you're on the edge of your seat.
Nara, a city with many World Heritage sites, has many quality ryokan that enhance the quality of the ancient capital of Nara while maintaining the atmosphere of a World Heritage site. We will introduce some of the best located ryokan with a luxurious atmosphere. Please stay at one of these hotels because they are all very particular about their accommodations!2021-09-14 Management office
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Stylish, clean, cozy and delicious food will make you happy when you stay there. Here are some hotels in Nara that will fulfill such desires. Everyone wants to carefully select not only sightseeing but also lodging. There are many hotels in Nara that will satisfy you very much! Please try to choose one based on your own non-negotiable points such as location, bath, and stylishness.2021-09-13 Management office
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Nara's old tourist attractions remain everywhere and are still as beautiful as ever. Although the town is a basin, once you enter the town, you will see a series of mountains over 1,000 meters high, which can be considered unexplored landscapes. In the valleys of the mountains, there are waterfalls, cherry blossoms, and highlands that can be called prairies, offering many healing spots. We have collected such spots in Nara where you can see beautiful landscapes with a strong sense of nature in Nara sightseeing.2021-09-10 Management office
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There are many temples and shrines in historic Nara. There are many temples surrounding Nara Park, and there are also historical temples a little further away. The main tourist attractions on the main road have a lot to offer, and there are many things for tourists to see and do. In this issue, we will introduce some temples and shrines that you should definitely visit when you come to Nara.2021-09-09 Management office
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What you must definitely keep in mind in Nara are the deer in Nara Park. All of them look cute and adorable to anyone who sees them. But Nara is not only Nara Park. Nara also has many Insta-worthy spots and cute menus. We have selected a few of the best Instagram-worthy spots in Nara to introduce to you. Please come back home with lots of pictures while sightseeing.2021-09-08 Management office
