2024-04-07 Toyama

Detailed description of the Toyama area

 The area near Fushiki-Toyama Port holds many famous sightseeing spots that have recently been attracting a large number of visitors, such as Takaoka, Kanazawa and shirakawa, World Heritage Sites. 

Toyama Bay is well known for its stunning panoramic view of the Tateyama Mountain Range seen from across the bay. This natural beauty, along with highly-praised environmental protection initiatives, have led to Toyama Bay's unanimous approval as a member of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club".

Toyama Glass Art Museum

Takaoka

Takaoka is known for its metalworking, lacquerware, and glassmaking traditions. It is also home to a number of historical and cultural attractions, including the Zuiryuji Temple, the Takaoka Daibutsu, and the Takaoka Castle Park.

The Amaharashi Coast in Takaoka is a scenic stretch of coastline in the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its dramatic cliffs, white sand beaches, and stunning views of the Tateyama Mountains.

The Amaharashi Coast is a popular spot for photographers and nature lovers alike. On clear days, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Tateyama Mountains, which are often snow-capped even in the summer. 

Kanazawa

Kanazawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, is known for its well-preserved Edo-era (1603-1868) districts, art museums, and regional handicrafts. It was the seat of the powerful Maeda clan during the Edo period. The Maeda were patrons of the arts and culture, and their legacy can be seen in Kanazawa's many historical districts, temples, and shrines.

Kanazawa is home to Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens. Kenrokuen is a beautiful Japanese stroll garden with a variety of landscapes, including a pond, waterfalls, and teahouses.

Shirakawa*** and Gokayama***

Shirakawa-go is a village in the Gifu Prefecture that is best known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These farmhouses are characterized by their steeply pitched thatched roofs, which are designed to withstand the heavy snowfall that the region receives in the winter. These farmhouses are over 250 years old and are still used as homes and businesses by the village residents. The gassho-zukuri farmhouses are also unique in that they are built without nails, using a traditional Japanese woodworking technique called mortise and tenon.

Shirakawa-go was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, and it is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Visitors can tour the gassho-zukuri farmhouses, learn about the traditional way of life in the village, and enjoy the stunning natural scenery.

Detailed description of the Toyama area

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2024-04-10 Otaru and Sapporo

Detailed description of the Otaru area

Otaru

Otaru is known for its beautiful canal, which was built in the late 19th century. The canal is lined with old warehouses and merchant houses, which give the city a charming atmosphere. Otaru is also a good place to try Hokkaido's fresh seafood. Some of the local specialties include uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), and shirako (fish sperm). Otaru is a city also famous for its glass. There are a lot of glass factories.

Sapporo

Sapporo, Japan (2 million hab.) is the fifth-largest city in the country and the capital of Hokkaido, the northernmost island. It is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a lot to offer visitors.

Botanic Garden Hokkaidō University

Among the highlights of this meandering, 14-hectare outdoor garden maintained by Hokkaidō University, is a collection of 200 plants and herbs historically used by the Ainu as medicine, food and raw materials for clothing. There's also a landscaped section that evokes the alpine scenery of a mountain in Daisetsuzan, in northern Hokkaidō.

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