Tottori
Travel
2024.09.25
At the Oku Daisen Highland Resort Hotel, located at the foot of Mt. Karasugasen in the south of the famous Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, the surrounding mountains begin to change colour in early October, and the autumn leaves reach their peak in late October and early November. In particular, the yellow leaves of the beech forests stretching from the centre of the southern face of Mt. Daisen turn golden, attracting many tourists from all over the country to the Kagikake Pass.
Kagamiganaru is a scenic area with a basin-like topography surrounded by the mountains of Karasugayama, Zozan and Mimihoshuzan, with grasslands dominated by silver grass at their foot. Within the grasslands are rare wetlands, which are also rare in Tottori Prefecture, and the area retains a diverse natural environment.
Nodoguro, a local premium quality fish, is available grilled with salt. The highest quality ‘Tottori Wagyu’ beef is served in sukiyaki. The open kitchen and other facilities also offer dishes made with seasonal ingredients representative of Tottori Prefecture, the ‘Food Capital of Tottori’.
| Dates: | Until Thursday 7 November 2024 |
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| Rate: | Weekdays, two people per room, one night with two meals, from 18,500 yen per person (including tax). |
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“Private bird hunting” that monopolizes the forest in the early morning with beautiful fresh green, where the chirping of wild birds echoes
The westernmost part of Honshu Special feature on summer festivals in Yamaguchi, which is full of history and emotion
[Hoshino Resorts Kai] “Uruhashi Hyundai Yuji”, a hot spring program that prepares the body for reducing heat fatigue in the summer
[Miyagi Zao / Togatta Onsen] Concept room renewed “Mountain lodge Daikon no Hana”
8 recommended cherry blossom spots in Kagawa Prefecture! The beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and cherry blossoms dyed pink
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
CASA stella, a new cultural tourism facility for Gifu wagasa and Gifu lanterns, opens.
Gifu
[Kai Kinugawa] ‘Hanami onsen stay’ to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a hot spring or on a special terrace surrounded by about 30 Someiyoshino cherry trees.
Tochigi
A one-day plan to enjoy seasonal bamboo shoots and wisteria is now available.
Fukuoka
[kagari kisshotei ]Local gourmet & hot springs tour accommodation plan starts in April
Ishikawa
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
[JOMON]New tableware products from the Jomon goods specialist.
2025.04.11
Start of offering ‘Shinmijizai, Spring’ kaiseki cuisine in the beautiful springtime of Oku-Arashiyama.
2025.04.09
CASA stella, a new cultural tourism facility for Gifu wagasa and Gifu lanterns, opens.
2025.04.07
A new texture that is both crispy and chewy! HONKAN CREPE NAKAKA (crepe) in two varieties – custard and green tea – will be available from Friday 28 March.
2025.04.04
On 1 April 2025, the coarse-ground buckwheat noodles and satoyama cuisine restaurant SATORI opened in Ujigawa, Kyoto.
2025.04.02
Official licensed product for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Myakmyak Cider, goes on sale from 1 April (Tuesday).
2025.03.31
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
