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Takamatsu Travel Guide
Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa, Japan’s smallest prefecture. The city’s harbor used to be the main entry point to Shikoku Island until the Seto Ohashi Bridge opened in 1988, providing a land connection to Honshu Island. The Matsudaira Clan, relatives of the Tokugawa Shogun, controlled Takamatsu’s former castle town and surrounding area, then known [...]
Sunport Takamatsu
Sunport Takamatsu is the name of the recently redeveleloped, business and shopping district around JR Takamatsu Station and Takamatsu Port. Takamastu Castle and the terminal station of Kotoden Railways, Takamatsu-Chikko Station, are also nearby. Takamatsu Port used to be the main entry point to Shikoku until the opening of the Seto Ohashi Bridge in 1988. [...]
Matsuyama Travel Guide :Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle (Matsuyamajo) is one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles. It is located on Katsuyama (Mount Katsu), a steep hill in the city center, that provides visitors to the castle with a bird’s eye view of Matsuyama and the Seto Inland Sea. Matsuyamajo was constructed between 1602 and 1628. In 1635, the castle was [...]
Hokkaido Travel Guide>Rusutsu Ski Resort
Rusutsu Resort is considered one of the best ski resorts in Hokkaido. It has a large ski area that covers three mountains, each having a variety of long runs with a good mix of groomed trails, great powder and tree runs. It is located close to Lake Toya (Toyako) and is just on the other [...]
Taketomi Island
Taketomi Island (Taketomijima) is an island just off the coast of Ishigaki Island and the site of a beautifully preserved, traditional Ryukyu village. As Taketomi Island is fairly small, it is often visited as a day trip from Ishigaki. Thanks to preservation efforts, the small village consists almost entirely of traditional style, one-storied houses, which [...]
PADUA TRAVEL GUIDE
Padua, also known as the City of the Saint, is a strange but charming combination of both a cultural and an industrial city. Padua has a rich history which is reflected in the uniqueness of its attractions. After heavy destruction caused by bombing during World War II, the city has been extensively reconstructed and is [...]
PISA TRAVEL GUIDE
Pisa, known worldwide for its Leaning Tower, absolutely deserves more than the habitual day stop which traditionally occurs on tourist routes. The construction started about 1170s and took 200 years to complete. As the ground on which the Tower was built on was not firm, the tower tilted. As the centuries passed, the tilt became [...]
Bologna Travel Information
The food capital of Italy well endowed with historical sights, Bologna is a city beloved by the Italian people. The rest of fame of this prosperous city in Northern Italy comes from a good number of museums and art galleries, that introduce you everything from Egyptian mummies to the latest styles of modern art. Bologna [...]
Holidays in Rajasthan
Tourist Places to see in and around Rajasthan The colorful culture, costumes and customs of the people of Rajasthan are sure to catch your attention during your rajasthan holidays. The people clad in bright colored cloths are captivating, the fairs and festivals they celebrate are simply fantastic. On your trip to the culturally rich Rajasthan [...]
Frankfurt Travel Guide
FRANKFURT AM MAIN is called “the Manhattan of Germany” because of its location on the Main river. The city is the financial heart not only of Germany but also of the European Union, pumping euros into the world economy. Frankfurt is a dynamic metropolis and for many visitors it will be the first point of [...]
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