Scenic Japan from the Water

The only China Town in the Kansai region. The chinese food stores and huge variety of delicious restaurants make it a very popular tourist spot.

From the top of Mt. Rokko one has a panoramic view of Osaka Bay or the wonderful night view over the city of Kobe.

From the top of Mt. Rokko one has a panoramic view of Osaka Bay or the wonderful night view over the city of Kobe.

Exhibits on the past, present & future of the sea, ships & local ports are featured at this museum.

Yufuin Onsen is a popular hot spring resort in Oita Prefecture. This public bath is symbolic of Yufuin Onsen.

Historic Mojiko, a delightful early 20th century port district that continues to move with the times

Nature and Scenic Beauty , Night View and Light Displays , Flower Attractions , Park

Beautiful ｄrawbridge facing the Kanmon Straits

Hakata-style Tonkotsu Ramen is popular along with Ramens of Hokkaido, namely Sapporo-style Miso Ramen, Hakodate-style Shio Ramen, and Asahikawa-style Shoyu Ramen.

Koyasan is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan about 1200 years ago by Kobo Daishi. Danjo Garan is one of the two most sacred sites in Koyasan.

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is the longest span bridge in the world, which links the city of Kobe on the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island.

A view of the sun rising from the ocean is a privilege of night ferry.

Dotonbori, situated on the south side of Dotonbori River, is one of Osaka’s most popular tourist spots, an entertainment and shopping district as well as a foody destination.

A thrilling rock arch that the Dolphin Ship barely squeezes through 

The dolphin ship can just pass through between the cliffs rising 50m from the sea level only when the sea is calm. The rocks have been nicknamed the Alps of the Sea.

Fufu Cave is one of the best-known sights of Omijima 

It is known to bring harmony and happiness to married couples.

One of the most vividly-colorful views in the west coast of Omi Island. When the waters are rough, you can see a beautiful scene of whitecaps splashing over the red rocks.

The view from here is the model of the big mural of NAMI-NO-MA (room of waves) at the Chowaden Reception Hall of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

A rare spot where you can see deep down inside the caldera volcano from about ninety million years ago. You will find a large rock mural created by nature with images of snakes, rabbits, etc.