Travel Tips & Guides

Atami, just 40 minutes by Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo, is home to the famous power spot Izu Shrine (伊豆山神社), known for love connections and good fortune. Surrounded by a tranquil forest, the serene grounds feature highlights like a heart-shaped sculpture and a red and white dragon fountain. This powerful spot, steeped in the legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hojo Masako's union, is a hidden gem known to those in the know.

A castle-themed park in Atami where you can wear samurai armor and kimono for free photo shoots. From the 160m high observation deck, enjoy a 360-degree view of Sagami Bay. With just the entrance fee, you can play unlimited games at the arcade, and the scenic foot bath is also free. Experience holding a real Japanese sword. A complete guide to Atami Castle, a favorite among families with children.

Inuyama Castle Town, located at the foot of the National Treasure Inuyama Castle (犬山城), is a charming tourist spot known for its historic streets from the Edo period and delicious street food. Centered around Honmachi Street, we introduce local specialties like Hida beef sushi (飛騨牛にぎり寿司) and Gohei-mochi (五平餅), along with ways to enjoy strolling through the retro townscape.

Inuyama Castle in Aichi Prefecture is a National Treasure and one of Japan's oldest original wooden castle towers. Scientific studies have confirmed that the wood used dates back to around 1585-1588.

At the foot of Inuyama Castle, Sanko Inari Shrine is a photogenic spot with pink heart-shaped ema and red torii gates. It's a popular power spot known for blessings in love and financial luck.

The Shinkansen bullet train is the best way to travel from Tokyo to Nagoya—just 1 hour 35 minutes! This guide covers everything foreign visitors need: ticket prices, how to book with Smart EX (English available), Suica ticketless boarding, and station transfers in Nagoya.

Getting to Inuyama from Nagoya is easy – just 25-32 minutes by Meitetsu Railway. This guide covers everything first-time visitors need to know: finding the platform, buying tickets, the money-saving "Inuyama Castle Town Ticket," direct access from Centrair Airport, and walking directions from Inuyama Station to the castle.

At the entrance of Yamanaka Onsen and the Tsursenkyo Gorge stands the forest cafe "Higashiyama Bonheur." The hot skillet beef stew enjoyed inside the renovated building of an old inn is popular. We will introduce a hidden gem for lunch that requires reservations.

Just 5 minutes by car from Yamanaka Onsen in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Kayano Giant Cedar is over 2,300 years old and 54 meters tall. This national natural monument stands in a quiet village—a hidden power spot away from the crowds. Learn how to get there and how to enjoy it with the hot spring town.