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Established in 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen, 地獄谷野猿公苑) was created as a refuge for a local troop of monkeys who now frequent the park on a daily basis. With approximately 1...

Nestled in the serene Hirugano Plateau of Gifu Prefecture, Bokka-no-Sato is a charming flower park and farm that offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, interactive activities, and delec...

Naegi Castle was constructed over 400 years ago and sits 432 meters above the beautiful Kiso River in Gifu Prefecture. Like many castles throughout Japan, Naegi castle was dismantled in 1871 during t...

This confectionery shop is part nature preserve and part theme park. The flagship store of the Taneya Group, the shop is surrounded by nature and serves up a wide variety of popular seasonal confecti...

A real hidden gem and off the beaten path, Kawaguichi Asama Shrine and Tenku no Torii are a must visit during your trip to Kawaguichiko. It is fast becoming one of the top spots to view Mount Fuji in...

One of Tokyo’s most beautiful and traditional Edo period gardens that lays adjacent to Tokyo Dome. The garden dates back to 1629. Throughout history, it has undergone renovations but still remains an...

One of the most beautiful and traditional gardens in Tokyo, Hamarikyu is a must visit if you want to feel close to nature during your trip to Tokyo. You will quickly forgot you are in the centre of t...

One of the most famous and historically significant gardens in Tokyo, Shinjuku Gyoen is a must visit if you want to feel close to nature during your trip to Tokyo. You will quickly forgot you are i...

Migrating from Siberia each winter, hundreds of swans descend on an otherwise anonymous pond and marshes of Gohoden Yusuichi in Azumino, to the delight of locals and visitors who journey all the ...