Here is the A-list of the best places to travel in Kobe if you do not want to lose direction.

1. Ijinkan (異人館) – The 19th-century residences of Kobe’s foreign traders at Kitano area.
2. Arima Onsen – Hot spring resort within the city limits.
3. Earthquake Museum – Commemorating the 1995 earthquake.
4. Chinatown (南京町 nankinmachi) – Once the original settlement of Chinese merchants.
5. Kobe Harborland – Popular shopping and entertainment complex.
6. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge – The world’s longest suspension bridge.
7. Mount Rokko – Offering panoramic views of Kobe and Osaka.
8. Meriken Park – Waterfront park with Kobe Tower and more.
9. Nada district – Center of sake breweries.
10. Sorakuen Garden – Japanese landscape garden in central Kobe.

continue reading "Travel To Kobe – Top 10 Best Places"

These are the five best places of this sacred island to leave your footsteps.

1. Itsukushima Shrine – Famous shrine with floating torii gate.
2. Misen Mountain – The island’s highest mountain.
3. Daisho-in Temple – Buddhist temple at the foot of Misen.
4. Senjokaku – Large wooden hall built by Hideyoshi.
5. Momijidani Park – Famous for its autumn colors

continue reading "Travel To Miyajima – Top 5 Best Places"

Okinawa consists of 3 major islands and countless smaller islands that it easily makes one directionless. Even Okinawa mainland could be a challenge if you have never come across with the A-list of top 10 must-visit places and their short descriptions shown below. (Also refer to the map at the bottom of the article.)

1. Shuri Castle – Reconstructed former Ryukyu royal palace.
2. War Memorials – Peace Park and other war related sites.
3. Ocean Expo Park – Amusement park with Japan’s best aquarium.
4. Nakagusuku Castle – Beautiful ruins of a former Ryukyu castle.
5. Shikinaen Garden – Second residence of the former Ryukyu kings.
6. Hedo Misaki – Cape at the northern tip of Okinawa Honto.
7. Tsuboya Pottery District – District with many pottery shops.
8. Nakamurake Residence – Traditional Okinawan style residence.
9. Kokusaidori – Main shopping and entertainment street.
10. Okinawa World – Featuring a cave and folk craft village.

continue reading "Travel To Okinawa Island – Top 10 Best Places"