Honshu Attractions
Honshu is the largest island, known as the Mainland, of Japan. It is a mountainous region and known for frequent earthquakes. Mount Fuji is the highest peak and another highlight is the Japanese Alps.
The majority of the population on Honshu island reside in and around Tokyo and Yokohama. Other cities on the island include Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya.
The economy is mainly devoted to fishing and agriculture.
The majority of the population on Honshu island reside in and around Tokyo and Yokohama. Other cities on the island include Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya.
The economy is mainly devoted to fishing and agriculture.
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Chubu-Sangaku National Park (Japan Alps)
Chubu-Sangaku National Park encompasses a section of the Hida Mountains, more commonly referred to as the "Japan Alps". Walking trails permeate the park, attracting hikers in summer.
Kobe, Japan
Kobe has served as an important Japanese port town located on the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea. Much of the city was destroyed in 1995 by the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Kobe rose from the ashes with more attractions, hotels, and urban redevelopment.
Kobe - Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
The Disaster Reduction Museum highlights experience and lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995. The Human Renovation Museum allows visitors to realize and understand the preciousness of life.
Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
1-5-2 Kaigan-dori, Wakinohama,
Kobe, Kansai 651-0078
Japan
1-5-2 Kaigan-dori, Wakinohama,
Kobe, Kansai 651-0078
Japan
Hours
July 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 19:00 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Parking
Pay
Shirakami-Sanchi
Shirakami-Sanchi is noted as an unspoiled expanse of virgin forest that has maintained a high level of preservation. The area has never been opened to human activity or trails other than mountain climbers' paths, and the intention is keep it in this protected state.
Shirakami-Sanchi became a World Heritage site in 1993. Siebold beech trees make up a large part of the forest as well as Japanese Hop-hornbeam and other species of tall deciduous trees.
Shirakami-Sanchi became a World Heritage site in 1993. Siebold beech trees make up a large part of the forest as well as Japanese Hop-hornbeam and other species of tall deciduous trees.
Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go is located in the remote mountains that span Gifu. Some of the traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses are as much as 250 years old and the site was declared a World Heritage site in 1995.
The architectural style includes steep thatched roofs that were built to resemble the hands of Buddhist monks in prayer. The style of the roof was designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter months.
The architectural style includes steep thatched roofs that were built to resemble the hands of Buddhist monks in prayer. The style of the roof was designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter months.
Facilities
Gift shop
