Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street: What Time Do the Shops and Food Stalls Actually Open?
Miyajima Omotesando does not have a single opening time. A handful of businesses begin around 8:00 or 8:30, ma […]
Takayama Morning Markets: Miyagawa or Jinya-mae for Food and Local Produce?
Takayama has two morning markets, and they are not duplicates. Miyagawa Morning Market is the riverside market […]
Shirakawa-go Day Trip or Overnight Stay? What Changes After the Crowds Leave
For most visitors, a day trip is enough to see the principal sights of Shirakawa-go. The local tourist associa […]
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park: When Are the Monkeys Actually in the Hot Spring?
The Japanese macaques at Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park are wild animals, and neither their presence nor their us […]
Fuji-Q Highland Tickets: Free Entry, One-Day Pass or Individual Ride Tickets?
Fuji-Q Highland does not require a paid admission ticket. Entering the park is free, and visitors who only wan […]