[#36] 2008-11-2 [417kb]
Fushimi Inari-taisha (Kyoto pref.)

The head shrine for 40,000 Inari shrines is famous for tremendous vermilion torii-gates.

[#35] 2008-9-25 [357kb]
Fukiware-no-taki (Gunma pref.)

Local people proclaim this beautiful fall as "Niagara falls in the East".

[#34] 2008-9-8 [615kb]
Togakushi-jinja (Nagano pref.)

Known as a spiritual spot which nestles in the serene woods, near the Ninja village,

[#33] 2008-8-24 [545kb]
Ryoan-ji (Kyoto pref.)

This temple is also the famous destination of foreign tourists, known for Sekitei.

[#32] 2008-8-24 [498kb]
Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Kyoto pref.)

One of the most popular historical site in Japan, which is the villa of Shogun.

[#31] 2008-7-27 [632kb]
Seiganto-ji (Wakayama pref.)

Included in the World Heritage "Kumano-kodo", also famous for Nachi-falls.

[#30] 2008-7-12 [413kb]
Koufuku-ji (Nara pref.)

This historical temple becomes a residence of deer, the messenger of deities.

[#29] 2008-6-11 [647kb]
Nishizawa-keikoku (Yamanashi pref.)

One of the most popular gorge in Japan, especially colorful foliage in autumn.

[#28] 2008-6-11 [596kb]
Erin-ji (Yamanashi pref.)

Takeda-clan's temple, which is one of the most famous warlord family.

[#27] 2008-4-5 [615kb]
Yomei-mon (Tochigi pref.)

The Nikko's masterpiece, National treasure, the complex of over 500 scluptures.

[#26] 2008-1-13 [507kb]
Chuson-ji Konjiki-do (Iwate pref.)

A remnant of the ruler of northern Japan houses the golden Buddha.

[#25] 2007-12-30 [442kb]
Kyu-Taisha-eki (Shimane pref.)

The abolished gateway station of Izumo-taisha, recalling its heyday.

[#24] 2007-11-8 [457kb]
Higashi-chaya-gai (Ishikawa pref.)

You can walk around as if you are in the city of medieval Japan.

[#23] 2007-11-3 [524kb]
Ishi-butai (Nara pref.)

This literally means "stone-stage", said to be a tomb of an ancient authority.

[#22] 2007-6-16 [481kb]
Sayama-lake (Saitama pref.)

This lake is connected to Western Tokyo by a cycling road.

[#21] 2007-5-21 [328kb]
Kamo-lake (Niigata pref.)

The serine lake which is at the center of Sado-island.

[#20] 2007-5-19 [368kb]
Todai-ji temple (Nara pref.)

One of the must-see constructions in Japan, which protects vairocana-buddha inside.

[#19] 2007-4-20 [574kb]
Hitsujiyama-park (Saitama pref.)

The most famous "shiba-zakura" (moss phlox) park in Japan, two hours from Tokyo.

[#18] 2007-4-9 [531kb]
Shuri-castle (Okinawa pref.)

Unfortunately, this stunning crimson castle was burnt out in 2019.

[#17] 2007-4-9 [410kb]
Kariyushi-beach (Okinawa pref.)

It is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Okinawa mainland.

[#16] 2007-1-8 [396kb]
Kawagoe (Saitama pref.)

Honored "Little-Edo", the historical and gourmet city near Tokyo.

[#15] 2007-1-5 [526kb]
Dogo-onsen (Ehime pref.)

The famous hotspring town, in the limelight with Academy-awarded anime movie.

[#14] 2007-1-5 [493kb]
Matsuyama-castle (Ehime pref.)

One of the existing castles from feudal period, which is now oasis of locals.

[#13] 2007-1-4 [579kb]
Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Tokushima pref.)

All-wood-made suspention bridge in the deep mountain, illuminated in the night.

[#12] 2006-12-29 [505kb]
Kagaya (Ishikawa pref.)

This awarded modern ryokan (Japanese traditional inn) has even a town inside!

[#11] 2006-11-25 [442kb]
Kenrokuen (Ishikawa pref.)

The masterpiece of Japanese traditional garden in the most gorgeous medievalistic city.

[#10] 2006-10-22 [585kb]
Takachiho-gorge (Miyazaki pref.)

In the land of deities, with solemn atmosphere, indulge in sound of water.

[#9] 2006-10-21 [532kb]
Oni-no-sentaku-iwa (Miyazaki pref.)

This "Demon's wash board", formed by erosion of wave, is icon of this area.

[#8] 2006-10-21 [426kb]
Sunmesse Nichinan (Miyazaki pref.)

Astonishingly, we can see Moai in this far east country.

[#7] 2006-10-21 [506kb]
Udo-jingu (Miyazaki pref.)

Stunning view of crimson-colored shrine in front of blue ocean.

[#6] 2006-10-20 [413kb]
Fudo-ike (Miyazaki pref.)

A cobalt-blue-colored pond is one of the highlights of this national park.

[#5] 2006-10-19 [480kb]
Kumamoto-castle (Kumamoto pref.)

One of the greatest castle in Japan has deep black exterior and unique-lined stone wall.

[#4] 2006-10-17 [452kb]
Kouri-ohashi (Okinawa pref.)

"Ohashi" literally means a big bridge, and this ohashi reaches to a small touristy island.

[#3] 2006-10-17 [442kb]
Zampa-misaki lighthouse (Okinawa pref.)

Cape-Zampa has an iconic white lighthouse and transparent cobalt-blue sea.

[#2] 2006-9-28 [491kb]
Ricefield and Mountains (Yamagata pref.)

In autumn, vast golden carpets appear all over Japan.

[#1] 2006-7-10 [790kb]
Yarimikan (Gifu pref.)

A traditional-inn which nestle in deep mountains has open-air bath in front of a clear stream.