Best Architectures In Tokai

Amazing View Of A World Heritage Site From The ObservatoryShirakawago

Shirakawa Village is a heavy snowfall area, but it snowed not so much for us to visit here this winter. And we can enjoy the snowy landscape as much as we want! It will snow more during February, so you're still in time to see this scenery.

Night View Of Meikou ToritonMeiko Toriton

The night illumination of Meikou Toriton (three bridges connecting Nagoya Port) is beautiful. Near from here, there're Nabana-no Sato, Nagashima Super Land, and Yokkaichi Complex is located in short distance.

The Appearance Like A Dragon Belly Flying In The SkyYokkaichi Inaba Port Line

I went to Yokkaichi Inaba Port Line that has become famous as a photo shooting spot since it opened in April 1st in 2018. When I looked up, there's a dragon's belly flying in the sky.

Moving Rise Above Fear!? Japan's Longest Suspension Bridge With A Nice View Of Mt.FujiMISHIMA SKYWALK

400meters longest suspension bridge for only persons on foot spans at Hakoneseiroku. To the small goal in the distance at the other side, if you fear the swinging steps, let's hold a handrail, look up and walk forward! Being fascinated at Suruga Bay and Mt.Fuji, your fear will change into the feeling like walking in the sky.

Illuminated Mt.Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka And The ReflectionMt.Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka

The illuminated Hinoki (cypress) Fuji and the reflection of Mt.Fuji are beautiful. I took the second picture when the wind was blowing and there're no reflection.◎Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Close: every third Tuesdays Check out HP in the following.

Curious Spot! A Statue Of Buddha With SunglassesHotei Daibutsu (Statue Of Buddha In Hotei)

It's a curious spot you can see a statue of Buddha (Hotei's Daibutsu) wearing sunglasses! And its eyes flash in red when the lights blinks.◎Access: walk 10 or 15min from Hotei Station of Inuyama Line

Night-Factory View Like Jewels You Can Look Down From An ObservatoryUmi Terrace 14

With the sun setting, the night factory are lighted, and the scenery from the 14th-floor observatory is fantastic and impressive. For there's an exhibition room and huge images, you can learn about various information and history of Yokkaichi Port.

A Leafy Approach, And A Beautiful ShoguIse Jingu Shrine [Toyouke Daijingu]

Geku of Ise Jingu shrine. Toyouke Daijin is a god for all kinds of industry such as food, clothing and shelter. Meals for gods are started to cook here by making a fire everyday.

The Holiest Shrine In Japan's History Of 2000 YearsIse Jingu Shrine [Kotai Jingu]

Very holy atomosphere surrounded by ancient forest. At Shogu, you can pray for like the world's peace, but you can pray a private wish at a building called Aramatsuri-no miya.

The Collaboration Of Factories & BoatsYokkaichi Dome

Yokkaichi Dome confronts the factory area. Though it's good to zoom in on factory, I used wide angle lens. As a result, the floating boats became a nice accent.

An Old Town With A Remnant Of Edo PeriodRetro Town In Takayama

The central town of Takayama, located at Hida Region of Japan, had been developed as a castle town and business town since Edo Period. There're many wooden houses, and we can enjoy good-old atmosphere. Here in Sanmachi Street, tourist enjoy food, sake, local handiworks, and so on.

Dismantled and Reconstructed Historic Valuable BuildingsMeijimura Museum

You can see the buildings which have a historic values very close, and ride the steam locomotive actually. I feel a kind of nostalgic to the retro atmosphere.

Retro Buildings Standing On The River In ToyohashiBuilding Above The River

In Toyohashi, many people go toward Hirokoji Shopping District but don't go toward the building above the river. But they were built in Showa Era and its retro mood is worth visiting. You can enjoy some cafes and Japanese style bars, so I want you to visit once by any means!◎5 min walk from the east exit of Toyohashi Station.

Existent Over 100 Years, A Brick Tunnel Built In Meiji PeriodMeiji Utsunoya Tunnel

Connecting Shizuoka and Fujieda cities, Utsunoya Touge Pass is a great place which brings down all of the roads built from Heian Period (around 794-1190) to the present day. In Meiji Period (1868-1912), a bricks tunnel was built and people wan walk in it even now. You can feel it like time-traveling!◎We can access by bus from Shizuoka Station or Fujieda Station. If you use cars, you can park the road station (Michi-no Eki) nearby.

Once A Stage Of Rapidly Changing Sengoku Battles! A Beautiful And Gallant Figure Facing To Kiso RiverInuyama Castle

In the history of Inuyaka Castle, many famous Sengoku generals come onstage such as Oda, Toyotomi, Tokugawa and so on! A sidewalk of Kiso River is a little-known but good place to take pictures of it seen like a isolated castle standing on a mountain. It was very nice for 'A Party Taking Inuyama Pictures' who are well aware of the castle (a man wearing a yellow T-shirt) to entertain the visitors in a live way!

The Scenery Of 'This Is Sakae'Oasis 21

I took this picture from Aichi Arts Center. I aimed Oasis 21 as a main object, Television Tower and buildings of Nagoya at the time of magic hour.◎From Sakae Station, you can take picture like this from Aichi Arts Center located next to Oasis 21.

Moving World Expo Comes Buck To Mind! More Than 300 Exhibits And Vast Site Of Lush PlantsAichi Expo Memorial Park

You can see the various presented exhibits at a memorial hall. And the large site harmonizing seasonal flowers and woods with modern architectures. It reminds us of Aichi World Expo theme 'wisdoms of nature'.

Weighs About 88 Kg!　Shining 'Golden Shachihoko'Nagoya Castle

Very Impressive pair of Shachihoko which is 2.5 meters long. Standing calmly near the urban district of public offices, Nagoya Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu as the last preparation to conquer the whole country. Night illumination exaggerates the beauty of its white walls.