The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, held annually on August 2nd and 3rd in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most spectacular and emotional fireworks displays. This festival began in 1946 as a way to commemorate the victims of World War II and to celebrate the city’s post-war reconstruction3. The festival features around 20,000 fireworks[…]
Read MoreLake Suwa Fireworks Festival
The Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival, held annually on August 15th in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most impressive pyrotechnic displays. This festival, which began in 1949, was initially created to lift the spirits of the local community in the aftermath of World War II1. Each year, over 40,000 fireworks are launched from platforms[…]
Read MoreBiwako Fireworks Festival
The Biwako Fireworks Festival, held annually in early August, is one of Japan’s most spectacular summer events. Taking place over Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, this festival features around 10,000 fireworks launched from boats on the lake2. The fireworks create a stunning display of light and color, reflecting beautifully off the water’s surface3. The festival[…]
Read MoreAtami Onsen, Shizuoka
Atami Onsen is a hot spring resort town located in Shizuoka, Japan. It is one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan and has been popular for its scenic views and therapeutic hot springs. The town features numerous hot spring hotels, inns, and public baths, and is a popular tourist destination for its rich[…]
Read MoreKusatsu Onsen, Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen is a famous hot spring resort in Gunma prefecture, Japan, known for its high-quality hot spring water with medicinal properties. It’s one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan and attracts millions of tourists every year. The resort is surrounded by scenic mountain views, and guests can enjoy hot spring baths in[…]
Read MoreBeppu Onsen, Oita
Beppu Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the largest hot spring resort in Japan with over 2,800 hot springs and is known for its diverse selection of hot spring baths, ranging from traditional wooden bathhouses to large, modern facilities. Visitors can enjoy various types of[…]
Read MoreJigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano
Jigokudani Monkey Park is a famous hot spring park located in Yamanouchi town, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its population of Japanese Macaques, also called snow monkeys, who bathe in the hot springs. The park offers a unique and close-up viewing experience for visitors. The monkeys are famous for their behavior, as they[…]
Read MoreKinosaki Onsen, Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen is a hot spring resort town located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its traditional hot springs, or onsen, and its traditional onsen town atmosphere, with many ryokan (Japanese-style inns) offering hot spring baths and other traditional Japanese experiences. Kinosaki Onsen is also famous for its beautiful landscapes, including its hot[…]
Read MoreNyuto Onsen, Akita
Nyuto Onsen is a hot spring resort located in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Akita prefecture, Japan. It is known for its traditional inns (ryokan), scenic countryside and high-quality hot springs with various minerals. Visitors can enjoy several outdoor hot spring baths and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Nyuto Onsen is also famous for its stunning[…]
Read MoreLake Shikotsu
Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake located in Hokkaido, Japan. It is the second deepest lake in Japan and the seventh deepest in the world. The lake is surrounded by mountains and forests and is known for its clear blue waters and scenic beauty. There are hot springs and ski resorts in the surrounding areas,[…]
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