[Japan] Tohoku Iwate Where rice fields meet World Heritage sites

 

Iwate Prefecture is an area of great importance because it retains various year-round cultural events based on Tohoku, vivid folk culture, rough natural scenery and pride.

Iwate Prefecture, located in the Tohoku region, faces the Pacific Ocean along the Sanriku coast, supported by the Ou Mountains, which have Japan's best ski resorts and hot springs. Iwate Prefecture is largely divided into four regions and shares nature worship, traditional folk culture, and samurai history. Gourmet is intoxicated by Japan's best wagyu, rice, and sake. Hiraizumi's World Heritage Site is drawing attention as a starting point for enjoying Iwate Prefecture's rich heritage and natural scenery.

directions

There are JR Tohoku Shinkansen trains from Tokyo, Sendai, and Hakodate to Iwate Prefecture every day. You can also go to Iwate Prefecture by JR local train, express bus, or car. It operates domestic and international flights from Iwate Hanamaki Airport.

Don't miss.

Exploring the World Heritage Site of Kkumidang and Hiraizumi at Chusonji Temple

Exploring Hashino Iron Mine and the site of the oldest Western-style furnace in Japan

Relax in the best hot springs in Japan, Hanamaki and Hachimantai

Exploring mysterious shapes of rocks along the coast of Iwate and the Ryusendo Cave of Iwaiizumi

1. Coastal Iwate Experience the rugged, unspoiled beauty of Iwate's coastline

Meet Iwate's coast, which retains the curvy and clean beauty of nature

From rocks made by natural forces to villages destroyed by earthquakes and tsunamis in 2011, the Iwate coast retains its dark charm. From remote beaches to mysterious caves, Iwate's beaches contain wonderful places to see.

Don't miss.

Kita Yamazaki's Rock Shape and Jodo-Kohama and Koishi Coast

Ryusendo Cave and Mysterious Underground Lake

Making Pumpkin Jewels at the Local Pumpkin Museum

directions

Go to the beach at Morioka Station.

The beach is accessible by train or bus from several cities in Iwate, including Morioka, Hanamaki, and Ichinoseki. Morioka Station has the most transportation, so it is accessible.

brief information

Iwate Beach is part of Sanriku Fuko National Park

The beach was hit by a massive tsunami on March 11, 2011

Rock of Kitayamazaki

a beautiful piece of rock made by nature

The Iwate coast is very famous for its unique rock formations. You can see some of these rocks from Kitayamazaki in Tanohata, where the Unos Cliff, which seems to have been cut 200 meters high, looks down the sea. You can take a walk along various trails in Kitayama-zaki or take a boat tour to see cliffs from the sea.

a bat cave

Although there are no batsmen in the Ryusendo cave, there are many kinds of bats living in four very clear and clean underground lakes. You can buy bottled lake clean mineral water at the cave store. Bats sometimes fly overhead, but most of them hide behind the vast stalactites in this cave.

remnants of destruction

To the north of Miyako is the tarot district, which was severely damaged by the 2011 tsunami. The Taro Kanko Hotel has been transformed into a museum dedicated to the disaster. The six-story hotel was destroyed by a tsunami on four floors. You can be guided by a tour guide on the spot, or you can tour the museum by yourself.

the Buddhist world of paradise

If you follow the coast, you will find Jodo-gahama Beach in the middle. It is good to swim in the calm water of the narrow bay where rain and wind do not hit. The beautiful scenery of the beach created by the uneven rocks is comparable to the Pure Land or Buddhist paradise. The most popular tourist destination around here is the vivid blue cave. You can take a small fishing boat and look around the interior like the famous blue cave on Capri Island.

a sacred place for sports

Located between Miyako and Ofunato, Iwate's beach Kamaishi has long been the mecca of rugby. Occasionally on weekends, you can watch the local semi-professional team Gamaishi Seawaves play. Kamaishi has also been selected as the host of the Rugby World Cup, so if you like rugby, it would be good to visit in 2019.

Go to the south

Pebbles on the coast of Koishi are worn out over the years and sparkle like go stones. Baduk is called "go" in Japanese, and for this reason, the name of this place became Goishi. Like the northern part of the coast, there are many unique shapes of rocks in the south. It is also an experience you can't miss to hear the loud sound like thunder as the water escapes from Kaminariiwa.

with kaminari

the most famous pine tree in Japan

Rikuzentagata is located just south of the coast of Oishi. The city was completely swept away by a tsunami in 2011, but only one pine tree remained there. Unfortunately, the pine tree died of salt water pollution in 2012, and the grafted seedlings took over as a symbol of hope. You can see this pine tree near the beach.

a treasure caught in the sea

In Iwate, you can taste the freshest sushi in Japan with beautiful beaches. Visit either Sanriku Beach or several restaurants in Tanohata, or taste fresh sea urchin, abalone and saury at Miyako's fish market.

a jewel of nature that has been made for many years

The Coogee Pumpkin Museum is located on the outskirts of Coogee. You can also learn about the unique history of fossil resins and watch pumpkin art and jewelry making workshops. Of course, we also sell pumpkin souvenirs.

Take part in the museum workshop. There are programs such as digging pumpkins outdoors or making your own jewelry.

2. Morioka A city of strength, from ironware to workhorses

From ironware and hard-working horses, visit Morioka, the city of power

Morioka is located under Iwate, in the Kitakami and Nakatsu rivers basins. The region, which offers a glimpse of the history of wealth and power, retains a rich historical culture with crafts and music.

Don't miss.

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Iwate Park from late April to early May

Sansa Festival, the world's largest Taiko Book Festival

Contemporary Art and Brutalist Architecture at Iwate Museum of Art

directions

You can go to Morioka Station by Shinkansen from Tokyo.

Take the Tohoku Shinkansen or Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. The journey takes about two hours.

brief information

Morioka Castle was demolished in 1874 when Iwate Park was built

The Chaguchagu Festival was first started by resting horses tired of hard work and praying for their health

a center of power

Iwate Park is located in the center of Morioka. Built on the old site of Morioka Castle, the park was first opened in 1906 and continues to this day. This is a popular place to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves. From the highest point of the park, you can see a wonderful view of Morioka City.

All night long, all day long

There are many events and festivals in this park. If you love music, participate in the Ishigaki Music Festival held every September. Ten stages are scattered throughout the city, and the main stage is in Iwate Park. Even if you are not a music fan, you can eat and drink with other festival participants and enjoy an exciting festival.

a colorful horse festival

At the Chaguchagu Festival, you can see horses dressed in elaborate costumes made of hundreds of bells. The horses march 15 kilometers from Takizawa to Morioka. When the horses take a break twice in the middle, they can go close to the horses and feed them and take pictures together.

a dance that forgets the night

Morioka Sansa Festival is the largest Taiko Book Festival in the world and is held every August. Participants dance to the sound of drums, flute, and trumpets. When the day begins to dawn, you can jump among the dancers and dance together. Morioka Sansa Festival is held when summer is ripe and the temperature is at its highest.

I wish you a good harvest, good health, and a good hit

Another big festival is the fall festival, Aki Matsuri. Gloriously decorated kilns, taiko masters and dancers march around the city. On the last day, an event is held to set the arrow to the target on horseback. People here believe that if an arrow hits, peace and security will be guaranteed along with a good harvest.

Living like a snowman

The Iwate Snow Festival is held every February at Koiwa Farm just outside Morioka. You can enjoy snow sculptures, have snowball fights, watch fireworks, and taste the delicious dairy products of Koiwai Farm. This farm is famous all over Japan for its delicious ice cream.

the treasure and heavy metals of the village

If you're looking for the perfect gift to take back, visit Morioka Handicraft Experience Center. You can see about 4,000 specialties made by local craftsmen. Morioka is famous for its traditional ironware and teapot called Nambutecki. It's heavy but very popular. You can also create your own works here, from ceramics to ironware to ramen noodles.

"Powder Snow

For ski and snowboard lovers, Morioka is a great place to go on a snow-filled adventure. There are several resorts, including Api, about an hour north of the city. Api is considered one of the best ski resorts in Japan. It has 21 slopes, so you can enjoy skiing to the fullest regardless of the level.

Api is just north of Morioka.

Enjoying a Warm Hot Spring

After skiing hard or enjoying the Iwate Snow Festival, soak in the hot spring and warm yourself up to relieve your fatigue. The nearest hot spring is the Tsunagi hot spring area, which is at the end of the blue lake. This hot spring has a wide range of options for day travelers and overnight guests.

[Korea] The island of beautiful Shinbi, Ulleungdo Island

 

Ulleungdo Island, the ninth largest island in Korea, is a representative island created by volcanic activity, and consists of 44 annexes including Dokdo Island, Jukdo Island, the main island, and Gwaneumdo Island, which used to be inhabited but is now uninhabited. Ulleungdo Island is a natural rock climbing area consisting of cliffs cut in most areas. The coastal cliffs of Dodong, Jeodong Yongbawi Rock, Janggunbawi Rock, Samseonam Rock, and awl rock are popular climbing courses for mountaineers, and the surrounding scenery from the top is superb. A total of nine courses have been created and are still being maintained by renovating the old roads where Ulleungdo residents walked along the coast, mountains, and rivers to lead their lives from the time of pioneering to the modern era. Through Ulleung Haedam-gil, you can not only experience the lives of Ulleungdo residents in the past, but also feel the natural scenery of Ulleungdo, where the ancient mystery is preserved.

1. Ulleungdo Lighthouse (Taeha Lighthouse)

The official name is Ulleungdo Route Sign Management Office, and it is also called Ulleung Lighthouse or Taeha Lighthouse. Ulleungdo Island was called Ureungdo Island and Mureungdo Island after Silla's Isabu occupied Usanguk, an independent country, in 512 (the 13th year of King Jijeung of Silla), and was renamed in 1915, and the entire island was formed by volcanic action. In the center of the island, there is Seonginbong Peak (984m), the highest peak, and on the northern slope, there is the Nari Basin created by the collapse of the caldera crater, and there is little flatland and the coast is mostly composed of cliffs. It is a pentagonal shape with an area of 72.82㎢. There is a village called Taeha at the end of Daepunggam at the western end of Ulleungdo Island. There is a theory that Taeha was called because there were many laver (Haetae), and a theory that it was called foggy. The Ulleungdo Lighthouse was first lit in 1958 and has served as a watchman for ships sailing near Ulleungdo Island. The lantern tower has a white circular concrete structure and is 7.6m high, and in October 2003, it was replaced with a large-sized lamp with a prism lens rotating type developed by domestic technology, and the light goes up to 50km. The hiking trail to Ulleungdo Lighthouse is composed of naturally made trails and green forests, and it is loved as a hiking course by tourists because of its gentle slope and beautiful rock cliffs and scenery.

* First Light Date - 11 April 1958

* Structure - White round concrete construction (7.6m)

* Isostatic - Flashback 25 seconds 1 flash (FLW 25s)

* Characteristic - Located in Daepunggam, a juniper colony at the western end of Ulleungdo Island at the eastern end of Korea, it serves as a sign for Daehwatoe fishing grounds and ships operating from land to Ulleungdo Island.

2. Gwaneumdo Island (Ulneungdo, Dokdo National Geopark)

Gwaneumdo Island has a total area of 71,405m2, a height of 106m, and a circumference of about 800m, and is the third largest Ulleungdo island after Jukdo (207,868m2) and Dokdo (187,554m2). Currently, it is an uninhabited island, but in 2012, a bridge, or Yeondogyo Bridge, was built between Ulleungdo Island's island area and Gwaneumdo Island, allowing visitors to explore Gwaneumdo Island on foot. However, access is controlled when the wind is strong, so you must check whether you can access the main screen of the Ulleung-gun Office website in advance.

Gwaneumdo Island is also called Kkaksae Island because of its large number of kkaksae, and it is recommended as an ecological exploration destination because of its seasonal vegetation.In spring, you can see barley rice tree fruit, oriental raisin, horse squirt flower, and mugwort young leaf, and in summer, you can see island body flower, horse squirt fruit, sea magpie mustache flower, and herbaceous flower. In autumn, you can see silver grass, reeds, barley rice-tree flowers, and light purple Wanghaeguk, and you can see pine, persimmon, hibak, and camellia flowers.

Gwaneumdo Island was formed by the eruption of rough rock lava several times, and the surface of the island is covered with pumice. There are two caves about 14m high on the coastal cliff north of Gwaneumdo Island, called Gwaneum Ssanggul Cave, and it was created by the collapse of rocks along columnar joints and horizontal joints developed in tidal rocks by sea.It is said to have been used as a pirate's den in the past, and there is a theory that if you drink water from the ceiling of the cave, you will live a long life.

3. Dodong Coastal Trail (Ulneung-do, Dokdo National Geopark)

The coastal mountain book is followed by low-dong coast, and it is known as a coastal mountain book, and it is known as the coastal mountain road, and is known as the coastal road of Ulleungdo Island.Since there are excellent accessibility facilities such as rainbow legs, geographical parks, geographical names such as LED, geographical parks, and geographical parks are excellent accessibility to tourists.

The coastal mountain book is observed that various geographical structure between Ulleungdo Island, which has been characteristics of the early volcanic activity.In DO-dong, the number of cancer stone generations are generally young, and rocks, and rocks, and rocks, and rocks are scattered in the order of volcanic rocks, and rocks produced in the order of rocks.

[Japan] Tohoku Akita

 

Equipped with hot springs, well-preserved Samurai district and beautiful natural scenery, Akita is a resting place where you can feel the history and culture of Japan.

The northern part of Akita Prefecture is a favorite place for outdoor adventurers and historical buffs. You can enjoy various outdoor activities in the Hachimantai area. Take a glimpse of Japan's feudal era in the fascinating and well-preserved Samurai district of Kakunodate Village. The snow hut of the Yokote Snow Festival and the National Fireworks Competition in Omagari attract hundreds of thousands of people every year.

directions

Those coming from Tokyo, Sendai, and Morioka can take the JR Akita Shinkansen. You can also come from other parts of Japan by car, local train, and plane.

You can come to Akita by JAL and ANA flights from Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo, and Tokyo. If you want to take the easiest and fastest way from Tokyo, I recommend you take a flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Akita Airport. It takes about 4 hours between Tokyo and Akita by the Komachi Shinkansen, which is directly connected to JR Akita Shinkansen. It departs every hour, and you can use the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Regional Pass, and JR Southeast Hokkaido Pass. There are many long-distance buses from Tokyo to Akita. It takes about 8 hours.

Don't miss.

Mt. Hachimantai is especially beautiful in autumn.

Soak yourself in the volcanic mud hot springs and open-air hot springs of Koshogake hot springs.

Visit Yokote in Winter and participate in the 400-year-old Kamakura Snow Festival.

Enjoy breathtaking fireworks and music at the Omagari National Fireworks Competition, where fireworks teams from all over Japan compete.

Early Arts, Crafts, and Culture Meet in the Sophisticated Central City of Snow Country

Akita is the seat of the prefectural government in Akita Prefecture, located in the far north, and is widely known for its hot springs, fine sake, and strong breeds of dogs. It is also well-known that there are many beautiful women. The peaceful city, bordered by the sea and mountains, houses a famous local festival, a world-class art museum, and a well-preserved Samurai village. Get immersed in traditional Japanese culture here.

Don't miss.

Beautiful Summer Festival Akita Kanto Festival in early August

Castle Site and Seasonal Blooming in Senshu Park

Akita Prefectural Museum of Art and Leonard Fujita Works Designed by Tadao Ando, a Japanese architect

directions

Akita has Shinkansen stops and airports, so you can easily come from all over Japan.

It takes 4 hours to get to Akita Station by JR Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo. JAL and ANA operate a number of flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Akita Airport, and it takes about an hour. The best way to come from Osaka or Kyoto is to take the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen to Tokyo first and then transfer to the Akita-bound Shinkansen. It takes about 75 minutes from Osaka Itami Airport to Akita Airport by air.

a breathtaking seasonal festival

Enjoy the breathtaking seasonal festival in Akita. The Akita Kanto Festival, which runs from August 3-6, is one of the top three festivals in the Tohoku region. Don't miss the highlight of the festival, the balancing competition. Participants compete to find the most difficult balance by placing super-large bamboo pillars decorated with numerous lanterns on their foreheads or hips.

The Yokote Kamakura Festival is a big attraction in winter. Local children build hundreds of igloo-shaped snow domes called "Kamakura." Kamakura, lit at night, becomes a tribute to the god of water. There are various snow sculptures in the shape of imaginary animals on display, so look around. There is also a large kamakura where people can sit inside and drink hot drinks.

It is an hour away from Akita, and the spirit "Namahae" that appears here is famous. Namahagi is a scary goblin who walks around the streets on the last day of the year, finds small children and scares them to be nice next year.

modern architecture and world-class art

Opened in 2013, the Akita Prefectural Museum of art is an impressive gallery with a wide collection of contemporary local art and historically valuable artifacts. Unsupported stairs and triangular ceilings designed by architect Tadao Ando have become icons of architecture and art, showing off their architectural beauty. Enjoy a collection full of works by Goya, Picasso, Rubens, and Rembrandt.

the encounter between Japanese and Western art

The representative exhibit here is an extensive collection of works by Tokyo-born painter Tsuguharu Fujita (Lenard Fujita), who was active in France. As one of the few collections where you can see his work in Japan, his work, which features a combination of traditional Japanese and French styles, has fascinated visitors for almost a century. Fujita's representative work depicts Akita's festival and changing seasons, and is known for the world's largest canvas painting.

a spectacular oasis in the city center

Senshu Park is located on the site of the old kubota castle, which was built in 1604 and burned through the Meiji period (1868-1912). There are only moats, gates, and watchtowers left now. The moat area has been repurposed into several ponds. Senshu Park changes clothes according to the season. When spring comes, cherry blossoms are in full bloom and soft pink waves cover everywhere. The towering wisteria also creates a majestic atmosphere in the park. Senshu Park becomes lush and lively in the summer when lotus flowers bloom, and it turns colorful red in autumn when autumn leaves bloom.

a panoramic view

If you climb the 100-meter-high observation deck, the Port Tower Cellion in Akita City, you can enjoy panoramic views of Sea of Japan to the west, Oga Peninsula to the north, and Jokai Mountain to the south. Don't miss the fantastic sunset.

The complex and surrounding areas have parks and play areas, so you can enjoy the natural scenery of the city. Various shops and restaurants are located in the area, and flea markets are often held.

a tour of the suburbs of the city

The Akita neighborhood is surrounded by a variety of villages and natural resorts where you can enjoy historical exploration, relaxation, and adventure. If you want to enjoy history and adventure, visit Kakunodate. This is a well-preserved fortress and a samurai village.

Other places to visit are the New To Hot Springs. Visit the beautiful hot spring resort located in the eastern mountains of Akita Prefecture. Not too far away is Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan. The waters of Lake Tazawa vary from dark jade to sapphire blue over the course of a year.

[Japan] Tohoku Aomori

 

Meet the natural scenery, primeval forests, apples, rice paddies, rice and sake, seafood and snow.

Aomori's relatively lesser-known deep blue scenery, famous festivals and World Heritage sites all deserve to be called "hidden jewels." A variety of fun awaits you, including hiking in an unspoiled natural environment, riding a stove train, tasting delicious seafood, and tasting sake.

directions

If you come to Aomori from Tokyo, you can take JR Tohoku Shinkansen, regular JR trains, express buses, and cars. There are a total of four Shinkansen stations in the prefecture, including Hachinohe, Shichinohetowada, Shin-Aomori, and Okutsugaru Imabetsu. If you come by air, you can use Misawa Airport and Aomori Airport.

Visitors who do not fly to Aomori usually depart from Tokyo. If you take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen, you can reach the main city of Aomori in about three hours, and you can use the Japan Rail Pass. If you use a plane, it takes a little more than an hour from Haneda Airport to either of the two Aomori Airport. It takes about 90 minutes from Osaka. Express buses between Tokyo and Aomori run regularly. It takes about 8 to 10 hours, and you can usually use it at night. International flights from East Asian countries arrive at Aomori Airport, and domestic flights connect Aomori to Tokyo, Sapporo, Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.

Don't miss.

Aomori's rich festival: Aomori Nebuta, Hirosaki Neputa, Goshogawara Tachineputa, Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival and Cherry Blossom Festival

UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountain Range and Sanriku Fuko National Park

Various ruins, magnificent temples, shrines, ancient castles, and Aoni hot springs (a remote hot spring where traditional ryokans are located)

Rare seafood caught in the Korean Wave in Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean

Meet the natural scenery, primeval forests, apples, rice paddies, rice and sake, seafood and snow.

Aomori's relatively lesser-known deep blue scenery, famous festivals and World Heritage sites all deserve to be called "hidden jewels." A variety of fun awaits you, including hiking in an unspoiled natural environment, riding a stove train, tasting delicious seafood, and tasting sake.

directions

If you come to Aomori from Tokyo, you can take JR Tohoku Shinkansen, regular JR trains, express buses, and cars. There are a total of four Shinkansen stations in the prefecture, including Hachinohe, Shichinohetowada, Shin-Aomori, and Okutsugaru Imabetsu. If you come by air, you can use Misawa Airport and Aomori Airport.

Visitors who do not fly to Aomori usually depart from Tokyo. If you take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen, you can reach the main city of Aomori in about three hours, and you can use the Japan Rail Pass. If you use a plane, it takes a little more than an hour from Haneda Airport to either of the two Aomori Airport. It takes about 90 minutes from Osaka. Express buses between Tokyo and Aomori run regularly. It takes about 8 to 10 hours, and you can usually use it at night. International flights from East Asian countries arrive at Aomori Airport, and domestic flights connect Aomori to Tokyo, Sapporo, Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.

Don't miss.

Aomori's rich festival: Aomori Nebuta, Hirosaki Neputa, Goshogawara Tachineputa, Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival and Cherry Blossom Festival

UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountain Range and Sanriku Fuko National Park

Various ruins, magnificent temples, shrines, ancient castles, and Aoni hot springs (a remote hot spring where traditional ryokans are located)

Rare seafood caught in the Korean Wave in Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean

[Korea] Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju / Changdeokgung Palace and its patronage [UNESCO World Heritage]

 

1. Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju

"Don't drink clouds" was built on the middle of Silla Dynasty, which is located in the middle of Silla Dynasty, and Seok Cave was newly established in 15 years of Silla Dynasty.After that, the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, it was almost burned or platter.In the 1920s, some buildings left, but only some buildings left, but it became a permanent circular recovery and conservative, which has been built on the 7 points of national treasure today.If Seok-seong Fortress rises at about 3km (packing road) is famous for about 3km (p) in the Buddha statue of the East Sea, which is known as the most of the East Sea.Bulguksa Temple was officially listed as "The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage" and Jongmyo Shrine and Jongmyo Shrine was official listed in December 6, 1995, and Jongmyo Shrine and Jongmyo.

2. Changdeokgung Palace and its patronage

Changdeokgung Palace was a separate palace built after Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was also called ''Donggung'' because it is located in the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main palace. Geumcheon Bridge was built (1411), Donhwamun was built (1412), and since the 9th King Seongjong of Joseon Dynasty, it has become a palace where several kings have lived here and served as a main palace. During the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, Changdeokgung Palace was burned. When King Seonjo fled to Uiju, angry people set fire to the palace. The palace, rebuilt by Gwanghaegun in 1611, is well harmonized with nature and artificiality, attracting many tourists, and there are many cultural properties such as Injeongjeon, Daejojeon, Seonjeongjeon, and Nakseonjae. Changdeokgung Palace was registered as a World Heritage Site along with Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Naples, Italy in December 1997. The background of Changdeokgung Palace was built during the reign of King Taejong and is a place where the king and other royals rested. The patronage was also called Bukwon and Geumwon, and after King Gojong, it was called Biwon. It is Korea's best garden that retains its natural appearance in low hills and valleys and has people's hands only in necessary places. There are numerous pavilions and springs everywhere, including Buyongjeong Pavilion and Buyongji Pavilion, Juhapnu Pavilion and Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Boulomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Shrine. In particular, it is said that it is most beautiful when autumn leaves and leaves fall on autumn days.

3. Seosamneung Royal Tomb in Goyang (Queen Janggyeong)

The UNESCO World Heritage and historic Seosamneung Royal Tomb was named Seosamneung Royal Tombs in the west of Hanyang with the creation of Queen Janggyeong's Heereung, Queen Inseong's Hyoreung, and Emperor Cheoljong and Empress Cheolin.

Since then, Uiryeongwon of Uiso Seson and Hyochangwon of Crown Prince Moon Hyo have been moved to Seosamneung Royal Tomb.

In addition, Sohyeon Crown Prince's Sogyeongwon was established in the private area of Seosamneung Royal Tomb, and since then, the royal concubines, the graves of their children, and the placenta chamber have been moved, such as the tomb of the deceased father of Yeonsan-gun.

4. Tongdosa Temple

The majesty of the green carpet-like Yeongchuk and the gate of the noble Seungpung are also the best stages to unite Tongdosa Temple, which has a long history, into the relationship between Yu and Mujeong. Until now, Chongrim's housekeeping has undergone many changes with the rapidly changing trend of the times, along with its diversity. Visibly, the expansion and renovation of metrological buildings tailored to the public and society's eyes, and the improvement of the executive administration system that is consistent with the digital society has improved work ability and maximized efficiency. In particular, Tongdosa Temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name of Sansa-Korea Mountain Seungwon in 2018 and was recognized as the foundation of Korean Buddhism and a comprehensive performance in name and reality. In the future, Yeongchuk Chongnim is the main temple of Korean Buddhism as a leading Buddhist spirit, and it is intended to be reborn as a practice community that aims to become the best Chongnim in Korea.

[Korea] Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon / Mireuksa Temple Site in Iksan [UNESCO World Heritage Site]

 

1. Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon

Suwon, which was promoted to Dohobu during the reign of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty, was one of the four camps of Hansung. Centering on Hanyang, camps were set up in Gwangju, Ganghwa, Suwon, and Kaesong in the east-west, north-south directions to protect the capital, Hanyang. Hwaseong Fortress, which protects the Suwon land, has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, increasing its historical value. In addition, various permanent performances are held, and the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is held every fall to promote Suwon Hwaseong.

Hwaseong Fortress (historic site), built around Paldalsan Mountain (143m), has a total length of 5,700m. Mars is not just a 'star'. Along with its historical meaning, it is an architecturally valuable cultural heritage. The construction of Hwaseong Fortress originated from King Jeongjo's Korean traditional medicine and filial piety. On May 21, 1762, the 38th year of King Yeongjo's reign, Crown Prince Sado died in eight days after being trapped in the middle of the summer due to a party dispute. Prince Sado's son, Jeongjo, was 11 years old at the time. Jeongjo, who succeeded his grandfather King Yeongjo, moved the tomb from Baebongsan Mountain in Yangju (now Jeonnong-dong, Seoul) to Suwon Hwasan Mountain and built the fortress from January 18 to September 20 to comfort his father's late marriage.

Hwaseong Fortress is the most complete form of the Joseon fortress system. It also occupies the most important proportion in the history of the development of Korean fortresses. This castle was built using only the advantages of stone castle and Saturn. The ancestors, who were obsessed with the construction of Hwaseong Fortress, also modeled after Chinese and Western construction techniques to compensate for the weaknesses of the Korean fortress. Matters related to this castle are recorded in detail in the "Hwaseong Sanctuary Uigwe". Dasan Jeong Yak-yong is an indispensable figure in terms of Hwaseong's architecture. Dasan, who was 30 years old at the time, designed a new fortress by referring to 5,000 volumes of "Gogeum Book Collection" imported from China, after reading high-tech books provided in the royal library Gyujanggak. Jeong Yak-yong also devised a crane. Records show that there were 48 facilities in the castle, including the castle gate, but 41 facilities remain, including those currently restored. The buildings 200 years ago, including the treasure Paldalmun Gate, the highest Seojangdae among the facilities surrounding Paldalsan Mountain, Namporu Pavilion built to hide the canvas and shoot at the enemy, and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion full of the atmosphere of ancestors, are full of Joseon's cultural scent. Hwaseong Fortress was registered as a World Heritage Site along with Changdeokgung Palace at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Naples, Italy on December 4, 1997.

The founding of Mireuksa Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Baekje, is recorded in the History of the Three Kingdoms. Madong, who became a king after marrying Princess Seonhwa of Silla, or King Mu (the 30th King of Baekje, 600-641), was visiting the place name Buddhist monk of Sajasa Temple in Yonghwasan Mountain (now Mireuksan Mountain) with Princess Seonhwa. At that time, Mireuk Samjon suddenly appeared in the pond, and this led to the establishment of Mireuksa Temple. It is said that Jeon (Geumdang), Tap, and Nangmu (Hwarang) were built for the Three Kingdoms. On the other hand, there is an opinion that the foundation of Mireuksa Temple may have had a political purpose as well as the faith of King Mu and Princess Seonhwa. In other words, it is presumed that Mireuksa Temple was built here in Geumma, the center of Mahan forces, to expand Baekje's national power. It is presumed that the level of various cultures such as architecture and crafts of Baekje was at the highest level to build Mireuksa Temple, the largest temple of Baekje, and the techniques of the Three Kingdoms were gathered at that time, as shown in the records of Samguk Yusa that King Jinpyeong of Silla sent Baekgong. It is clear that Mireuksa Temple was the center of the Mireuksa faith in Baekje Buddhism, and it contrasts with Hwangnyongsa Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Silla, being the center of Hwaeom Thought. Unlike Hwangnyongsa Temple, which is a three-goldang style, Mireuksa Temple is a three-goldang style garam arrangement.Hwangnyongsa Temple embodies Hwaeom ideology with the king at the peak, and Mireuksa Temple embodies Maitreya ideology in Garam. Mireuksa Temple is based on the belief that it will lead the general public to the Yonghwa world.

2. Mireuksa Temple Site in Iksan

* Another relic of Mireuksa Temple Site, the Stone Pagoda of Mireuksa Temple Site and Dangganjiji *

There are two relics in Mireuksa Temple Site, adding to the attractions. One is the stone pagoda of Mireuksa Temple Site, and the other is the Dangganjiji of Mireuksa Temple Site. The stone pagoda of Mireuksa Temple Site is a national treasure and is currently 14.24m high and is the best and largest stone pagoda in Korea. The stone pagoda is almost collapsed, leaving only the sixth floor at the corner of the northeast, but it is originally estimated to be the ninth floor. The stone pagoda of Mireuksa Temple Site was found to be a stone pagoda, not a wooden pagoda, according to a survey by the Mahan Baekje Cultural Institute of Wonkwang University between 1974 and 1975. The pagoda was then identified as nine stories by excavation and restored to nine stories (27.67m high) in 1993. The reason why this stone pagoda is regarded as the best stone pagoda in Korea is that the style of this pagoda faithfully reproduced the angular style of the wooden pagoda, which was popular before that, using stones instead of wood. Party leadership is the left side of the party to support party leadership.It refers to a pillar built on the right, that is, a pillar. The flagpole supports of Mireuksa Temple Site are a treasure, 395cm high, and are believed to have been built before the middle of the Unified Silla Period. On the south side of the stone pagoda of Mireuksa Temple Site, two pillars face east to west with a distance of about 90m from east to west.

[Korea] Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage]

 

Andong Hahoe Village is a famous folk village that no longer needs to be explained. Hahoe Village, where the Nakdonggang River winds around the village and forms a watery village, is a clan village of Pungsan Ryu Clan, and 70% of the villagers are still Ryu Clan. It was about 600 years ago that Pungsan Ryu Clan settled here, and before Ryu established the site, Heo and Ahn first entered and lived here. According to oral tradition, it is said that the producer of Hahoe mask was Heo Do-ryeong of the middle of Goryeo, and there is a tomb of Heo Jeong-seung in Gwangdeok-dong across the river from Hahoe Village, and the Ryu family cut down every year. In Hahoe Village, there is a saying, "In Heo's place, Ahn's gate, and Ryu's Baepan," which drove the natives to marry into Ryu's house, which motivated the energy of Ahn's family to take out the clan's place.

Hahoe Village was also a popular destination in the international media for Queen Elizabeth of England in 1999 and President Bush of the United States in 2005. Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong's memoirs of the Imjin War, "Jingbirok" and Hahoe Mask, are designated as national treasures, with four treasures, 10 important folk materials, and one historical site, and the entire village was designated as important folk materials in 1984.Byeolsingut Talnori, known as Hahoe Mask Dance, is an important intangible cultural property and was performed to entertain Seonangshin. It is the oldest mask dance in Korea, and it was forcibly stopped during the Japanese deduction period in 1928, and later restored. The play yard consists of eight yards: Mudong Madang, Jujip Madang, Baekjeong Madang, Halmi Madang, Pagyesung Madang, Yangban and Seonbi Madang, Wedding Madang, and Sinbang Madang. Hahoe Mask, a national treasure, is now handed down only nine masks: Gaksi, Jung, Yangban, Seonbi, Chorangi, Imae, Bune, Baekjeong, and Halmi, of which three are lost.

Among the old houses in Hahoe Village, Ipam Old House called Yangjindang is a treasure house of the Pungsan Ryu Clan and Ampa. Sarangchae has the architectural style of the Goryeo Dynasty, and Anchae is an old house where the architectural styles of Goryeo and Joseon coexist. Hahoe Village, another treasure, Chunghyodang, was built by Seo-ae's literary students as a treasure and is an old house in the style of a noble family during the Joseon Dynasty, which was rebuilt by his great-grandchild Ryu Eui-yi. There is a tree commemorating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of England in the outer yard of the Chunghyodang. In addition, there are many places to see in Hahoe Village, such as Gwichon Old House, the head family of Pungsan Ryu Clan, Bukchon House, which was called 99 kan house on the back of the village, Namchon House built in 21st year of King Jeongjong of Joseon, Byeongsanseowon, Hwacheonseowon, and Gyeomamjeongsa Temple.Hahoe Village is also a popular filming location for movies and dramas. The scandal starring Bae Yong-joon, the YMCA baseball team, and the Korean Peninsula were filmed here in Hahoe Village. This may be because the appearance of the old tradition has been preserved so well that no other set is needed.

Although there is a sense of being tarnished by some commercial marriages, many of them have been overcome by the efforts of the villagers to preserve the tradition.The representative foods of Hahoe Village include Andong Soju, Hutjesabap, Andong Ganmogeo, and Andong Guksi, and there are many attractions such as Bongjeongsa Temple, Gosanseowon, Gwiraejeong, Keimyeongsan Natural Recreation Forest, Hakgasan Natural Recreation Forest, and Waryongsan Mountain.On July 31, 2010, Hahoe Village in Andong and Yangdong Village in Gyeongju were listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as ``Korean Historical Villages.'' With the registration of the two villages, Korea's world heritage has become the 10th after Seokguram, Bulguksa Temple, Haeinsa Temple Janggyeongpanjeon, Jongmyo (95), Changdeokgung Palace, Suwon Hwaseong (1997), Gyeongju Historic District, Gochang, Hwasun, Ganghwa Dolmen (2000), Jeju Volcanic Island (2007), and Joseon Royal Tomb (2009).

* Andong Hahoe Village (British Queen's Visit Course) *

Hahoe Village is a typical clan village where Pungsan Ryu has lived for generations, and is a village where the beauty of traditional Korean houses lives. Andong Hahoe Village, also the birthplace of Confucian scholar and scholar Ryu Un-ryong and Seo-ae Ryu Seong-ryong of the Joseon Dynasty, became more famous on April 21, 1999, when Queen Elizabeth II of England visited Korea as a place of Korean tradition.The name Hahoe here originated from the fact that the Nakdonggang River flows to the east and forms an S-shape to surround the village. To the east, there is a volcano, the vein of Taebaeksan Mountain, and the end of the stem extends to the village, forming a very low hill. Since the houses are arranged toward a low place around the hills, the left side of the house is not constant and houses are seated in the east, west, north, and south. In the center of the village, there is a large tiled house, which is the house of the Ryu Clan, and thatched houses with a well-preserved original form surround it. The Nakdonggang River flowing leisurely in front of the village, the beautifully cut Buyongdae, the endless white sand beach, and the dense old pine forest form a superb view. On the other hand, the waterway is reopened in front of Buyongdae, so you can use a ferry.

* Various things to see and enjoy in Hahoe Village *

Hahoe Village holds Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori as a permanent performance, and the Andong International Mask Dance Festival is held every fall, and there are many attractions such as Bongjeongsa Temple, Gosanseowon, Gwiraejeong, Keimyeongsan Natural Recreation Forest, Hakgasan Natural Recreation Forest, and Waryongsan Mountain. In particular, on July 31, 2010, Hahoe Village in Andong and Yangdong Village in Gyeongju were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites as 'Korean History Villages'. With the registration of the two villages, Korea's world heritage has become the 10th after Seokguram, Bulguksa Temple, Haeinsa Temple Janggyeongpanjeon, Jongmyo (95), Changdeokgung Palace, Suwon Hwaseong (1997), Gyeongju Historic District, Gochang, Hwasun, Ganghwa Dolmen (2000), Jeju Volcanic Island (2007), and Joseon Royal Tomb (2009).The representative foods of Hahoe Village include Andong Soju, Hutjesabap, Andong Ganmogeo, and Andong Guksi, which are said to have been created by many famous Confucian academies.

[Korea] Gueom-ri Stone Salt Farm

be restored to tourism resources

 

If you drive along the west coast of Jeju Island, you can meet Salt Ville, Korea's only stone salt farm. Located in Gueom-ri, this stone salt field raised soil in the vast basalt area where lava hardened and broken, filled with seawater in each compartment and dried in the sun to manufacture sea salt. It was once an important means of living for the people of Gueom-ri, with the size of the salt field reaching 4,958m². Those who were called "salts" inherited their precious salt fields only to their eldest daughter. This is where you can guess the characteristics of Jeju, where women's lifestyles were much stronger. The Gueom-ri Stone Salt Farm, which was actively operated until the 1950s, eventually disappeared due to cheap salt from the land. However, the newly restored stone salt field as a tourist resource presents a special scenery that cannot be found anywhere in Jeju. In particular, when the salt field is filled with water, tourists can take pictures of reflections as clear as a mirror.

For inquiries and guidance 064-740-6000

Address: Gueom-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

24 hours of use

Parking available

[Korea] a zero-point track (A New Way to Climb Mt. Halla)

 

If the existing general hiking of Hallasan Mountain starts from the entrance of the trail near 650-750m above sea level, the Zero Point Trail is a 31km "Sea To Summit" trekking challenge program that climbs Hallasan Mountain entirely to two legs without borrowing power from 0m to 1947m above sea level. It has core values such as first mind, limit challenge, fight with oneself, and restart, and has a wide age group of participants in their 20s and 60s. Participants who have completed the race will be issued a certificate of completion, and a plaque commemorating completion will be permanently attached to "Zero Station," the official operator of the Zero Point Trail.

(*An individual departure permanent program in which participants complete a certification mission at a designated location, not accompanied by a guide)

For inquiries and guidance 064-702-1947

Address: 25, Sanji-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea

Hours of use Departure Every Tuesday/Friday/Saturday at 04:00 (Application must be made in advance)

Holidays Closed Every Sunday/Monday

Experience program Zero Point Trail Third Step 1 Day

[Korea] Taegeukdang (The most delicious bread in Seoul and old bread house)

 

Taegeukdang is the oldest bakery in Seoul, and it opened with the name of Poetic Theater with the ideals of the Korean people as if waiting for the liberation of Korea in 1945. Since its foundation, the representative of the Taegeukdang has been engaged in various activities for the development of confectionery baking in Korea, including participating in the establishment of the Korean Confectionery Association and the Confectionery School. Like a bakery with a long history that has continued for three generations, the menu also has many memorable menus. First of all, there are sweet red bean bread, nutritious vegetable Sarada, and cream bread, and there is a monaka that contains milk-flavored ice cream that has been steadily loved since the 60s. You can also taste pancakes and old buttercakes that are usually visited by the elderly.

Inquiries and Guidelines 02-2279-3152

Address 7, Dongho-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Business hours 08:00-21:00

Closed on holidays, the representative menu, Monaka, is handled

Menu Monaka / Buttercake / Vegetable Sarada / Gobang Castella, etc

[Korea] Lotte World Adventure Busan (The freshness of the forest! Thrilling thrill!)

 

A world of magic and fantasy! Lotte World Adventure opened in Busan. It is prepared to fully enjoy the freshness and thrilling thrill of the forest. You can always experience fun and exciting performances and parades that come to mind when you think of an amusement park.

Busan Lotte World has been constantly visited since the first day of its opening due to its built in Busan, called Korea's second-largest city, and convenient access by public transportation. Lotte World Busan consists of six theme zones. There is a talking tree in the center of the fairy village Tinker Falls Zone, which is equipped with animatronics technology to tell stories about six themes in the park. Rory Castle in the Royal Garden Zone, located at the highest point in Lotte World, is designed to look like floating in the water, and you can enjoy the sea in front of Gijang at a glance with the panoramic view of Busan. Other rides, especially representative attractions such as Giant Digger and Giant Splash, have already gone viral.

In this way, not only attractions for adults but also rides for family users with infants are prepared. It is placed indoors so that you can enjoy it safely with your child regardless of the weather. The parade, the highlight of the amusement park, runs twice a day for about 30 minutes.

Enquiries and Guidance 1661-2000

home page https://adventurebusan.lotteworld.com/kor/main/index.do

Address 42, Dongbusan Tourist-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Usage hours 10:00 – 21:00

Parking available 24/7 on holidays

Admission fee [Jongil Ticket - Admission and availability within park hours]

47,000 won for adults

39,000 won for teenagers

33,000 won for children and senior citizens

Baby 12,000 won

[Afternoon ticket - Available after 3pm]

36,000 won for adults

32,000 won for teenagers

30,000 won for children/paths

Baby 12,000 won

Parking Guide for the Disabled There is a parking lot for the disabled_ Access to wheelchairs is possible because there is no jaw to the entrance of the barrier-free convenience facility

Wheelchair rental (free/left inside front door) Access to wheelchair accessible because the main entrance of the passageway does not have a jaw

Elevator. Elevator. Toilet for the disabled

Braille Block with Braille Block (in front of major facilities)_Can be accompanied by auxiliary dogs for convenience facilities for the visually impaired

Guides. Guides. We have a guide

Stroller rental available (paid/left inside front door)

Nursing room nursing room available (next to Joyful Meadow Zone Farmers table)

[Korea] Daepyeong Port (A place where you can see the beautiful view of Park Soo-jung)

 

Daepyeongpo 9 courses, Daepyeongpo-gu, Daepyeongpo-gu, Daepyeongpo-gu, is currently used as a port of fishing boat, but it is also used to Jeju Island.Walking along the coastal road of wide port, the coastal cliff called applause, is proud of the coastal cliff called applause.The road to the normal pine trees heading toward the normal, and if you climb up to the top of the cliff, and the mountain ridge can be ruined by Daepyeongpo-gu, Daepyeongpo-gu.It also possible to Jeju traditional cultural experience village programs such as theme village programs such as Twoo Experience and Sora.

For inquiries and guidance 064-740-6000

Address 914-5 Changcheon-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Hours of use available at all times

No holidays

Parking available

No admission fee

[Korea] Noel Camping Site (a place where the sunset of Seoul stands outstanding)

 

Located in Haneul Park, the Noeul Camping Site is a place where the scenery of Seoul colored with sunset stands out, and is loved by citizens enough to complete the reservation five minutes after the reservation begins. In line with the nature-friendly aspect, it is possible to move only by electric vehicles (paid) in the park, and since tents are not rented, campsite users must prepare private tents. It is a place to encourage family camping. As additional facilities, basic amenities such as drinking water tables, showers, toilets, tables, and fireplaces are complete, and depending on the area, places where electricity can be used and places without are divided.

For inquiries and guidance 02-304-3213

home page https://www.seoul.go.kr/storyw/campingjang/noel.do

Address 108-1, Haneul Park-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Usage time: 14:00~12:00 the next day

Parking available

The fee is 10,000 won to 13,000 won

※ Please refer to the website or contact us by phone because the usage fee may change

[Japan] Anime Tourism Where to travel in Japan if you love Anime and Manga

 

Make an expedition to the sacred sights of your beloved, much-read manga

Japan offers incredible, timeless gifts to the world in the form of anime, animated film, and manga that have captured the hearts of countless fans.

As much as anime and manga have won the hearts of people all over the world, they are extremely precious to many Japanese people too. Who knows, your recent or long-time devotion to an anime and trip to a treasured anime destination (anime tourism) might just be the foundation or spark to a lifelong relationship, whether it's friends or more!

A deeper look at the inspiration behind each work

ONE PIECE

If you are an anime or manga fan, you must have heard of the legendary ONE PIECE. However, if you haven't, note that it's a worldwide hit and is still going strong. Join the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy in his quest to become the Pirate King, along with his dynamic crew. The creator of this masterpiece was born in Kumamoto , a Mecca for fans of ONE PIECE and its deep, fascinating story. Statues can be found in various locations, namely the Kumamoto Prefectural Office, where Luffy stands proudly.

Doraemon

Doraemon is a popular character whose manga series began in 1970, and the anime is still popular to this day, not to mention its significance is immeasurable. While Doraemon is mostly for kids, it's still dear to the adults who appreciated it in their childhood. If you really want to reunite with beloved characters and travel back in time to your childhood, then check out the Fujiko F Fujio Museum  in Kawasaki of Kanagawa. You can see the characters as well as official sketches and other artwork from the stories. If you ever find yourself in Takaoka of Toyama which is the author's hometown, you'll have the opportunity to go to the Fujiko F Fujio Hometown Art Gallery and view some more exclusive Doraemon art.

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Detective Conan

Head over to Hokuei Town in Tottori and immerse yourself in the stories of Detective Conan. You can visit Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory and have an interactive experience in the hometown of its creator.

©©GOSHO AOYAMA/SHOGAKUKAN

Gundam

Who could forget about Gundam? Odaiba  is a must-see destination with its 20 meters Unicorn Gundam that transforms. The exhibition occurs four times a day, accompanied with lights and dramatic music. Furthermore, Fukuoka has the most recent addition to the anime mecha giants, getting the life-sized ν Gundam statue, a massive Gundam towering nearly 25 meters. This RX-93ff ν Gundam is not only the largest in Japan, but likely the entire world. Both locations have Gundam shops where you can buy your favorite mecha model from any part of the series.

Evangelion

Hakone  is a major influence on this anime's imagery. Hakone is known as one of the best hot spring resorts in Japan, but it is also a popular destination for Evangelion fans. If you visit there, you will find scenery reminiscent of scenes from this anime.

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Spirited Away

Ghibli is a household name at this point, and rightfully so. Being one of its flagship films, Spirited Away is something that any Ghibli fan would love to experience. For that, we suggest visiting the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum  which has inspired some of the scenes in the film.

Spirited Away©2001 Studio Ghibli・NDDTM 

World Cosplay Summit

A phenomenal event for cosplayers and anime/manga enthusiasts alike is held in Nagoya, called the World Cosplay Summit . With incredible effort and aesthetics that will leave you in awe, the cosplayers truly bring the characters of their respective worlds to life. Nothing is more magical than being able to take pictures and interact with your favorite characters! Apart from this summit, there are loads of other anime related events going on throughout Japan every year.

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[Korea] Gaehwa-ok (a restaurant where you can enjoy the unique flavor of meat)

 

Gaehwaok is a traditional Korean bulgogi restaurant. Located on Apgujeong Rodeo Street, food is served in the small but elegant interior and the authentic ceramic artist, so you can enjoy the taste and visual pleasure. In addition, works by artists Kim Won-sook and Kim Jong-hak are on display, adding to the atmosphere and style to the fullest. The characteristic of Gaehwaok Bulgogi is that it is cooked to enjoy the unique flavor of meat by controlling moisture and seasoning as much as possible, and the way it is tasted on the Bangjja grill is arranged to enjoy the unique scent and taste of barbecue because the fire and meat directly touch it. In addition to meat, beef brisket, seasoned vegetables, and Jeju black pork bossam are popular menus. Gaehwaok is equipped with 50 kinds of popular wines that are inexpensive, delicious, and name value between 30,000 won and 80,000 won, and is provided to customers at a reasonable price by reducing distribution costs through direct transactions with wine importers. Above all, the food of Gaehwajok can be added to the taste when accompanied by wine.

Inquiry and guidance 02-549-1459

home page https://blog.naver.com/koreafood_gaewhaok

Address: 7, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Business hours 10:00-22:00

Break time from 15:00 to 17:00

Last order 21:30

Every Sunday on holidays

Parking available

The representative menu is bulgogi

Handling menu Bossam / Beef brisket and seasoned vegetables / Grilled short rib patties / Braised pork belly and seasoned vegetables, etc

[Korea] Incheon Grand Park Wood Culture Experience Center

 Educational experience space where you can touch, feel, and enjoy the wood yourself

Incheon University Park Wood Culture Experience Center is directly touching the purpose of eco-friendly materials, and enjoy the educational experience space.

It can send my own work with joy and soft tactile sense and soft tactile sense of learning with joy and soft tactile sense.Gongbangbangbang, there are a bank tree park, and slow down as age.The bank tree park is a space that can be used in real life products and DIY is a space that can be used in real life and DIY.The zelkova park is a space that uses trees for children under 6 years or less than 6 years.There is a good experience to visit with children, so it is a good experience to visit family group.

Inquiries and Guidelines 032-440-5888

Home page https://www.incheon.go.kr

Address 236, Munemi-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon

Usage hours 10:00–15:00

Holidays Every Monday / January 1 / Holiday

Parking available

Woodworking Experience Room for Charges

- Props 1,000 won

- medium-sized goods 2,000 won

- a large product of 2,000 won

※ For more information, refer to the website 은행 Ginkgo Tree Workshop: elementary school students to adults (a space to make wood items that can be used in real life using hand tools and power tools) 느티 Zelkova Workshop: 4 to 7 years old (a space to make simple props using trees for children) 구름 Cloud Tree Playground: 36 months to 6 years old (a cypress tree) Play area consisting of trees such as ball pool, role play, train play) Disabled parking guidance Disabled parking lot_No barrier Convenience facilities With ramps to the entrance of work Wheelchair rental elevator Toilet disabled toilet Braille block (exit)_visual disabled convenience facility guideThere is an information staff (information desk on the 1st floor) Nursery Rhymes available nursing room nursing room available

[Korea] Eight Views of the West (A restaurant with a story to enjoy both gourmet and visual enjoyment)

 

Starting with the old Hwangpo sailboat and floor marble symbolizing the Han River at the entrance of the restaurant, various interior designs reminiscent of the Han River are uniquely decorated. Various drinks are provided during the day, and whisky, wine, beer, and cocktails can be enjoyed at night against the Han River. From the Sky Garden Observatory on the rooftop, you can see Namsan Mountain to the east, Sangam World Cup Stadium and Sky Park to the west, Namsan Mountain to the south, and Bukhansan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain to the north.

For inquiries and guidance 02-334-1919

Address: 128, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Business Hours 12:00 to 24:00

Break time 15:00-17:30

19:30~20:00

Last order 23:30

Parking available 24/7 on holidays

Representative Menu Course Menu Versailles Lunch Course / Versailles Dinner Course / Marseille Dinner Course, etc

[Korea] Oasis Hannam Branch

 A place where you can taste a variety of brunch menus

Oasis Hannam Branch is the second Oasis store located in Cheongdam-dong and is a brunch restaurant where you can enjoy simple meals.

Soft egg Benedict smoked salmon and french toast with fresh figs are popular menus.

The interior of the two-story restaurant, which has been renovated, is popular with Instagrammers for its interior decorated with sensuous props.

It is a 10-minute walk from Hangangjin Station on Subway Line 3 to Itaewon Station, and ballet parking is available.

Inquiries and Guidelines 02-790-8906

Address 30, Itaewon-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Business hours Monday to Wednesday, Sunday 09:00-18:00 (last order 17:00)

Friday and Saturday 09:00-19:00 (Last Order 18:00)

Parking available (valet parking (3,000 won)

Representative Menu Egg Benedict Smoked Salmon Handling Menu Egg Benedict Smoked Salmon / Salad / Sandwich / Pancake Other Than

[Japan] Ginzan Onsen

 

Unwind, relax and step back in time

Founded on the site of a former silver mine in rural Yamagata, Ginzan Onsen Hot Spring caters to discerning guests with a taste for old-world atmosphere.

Traditional inns line the river to create picturesque scenes more evocative of a Taisho period (1912-26) novel than a modern resort. It's a long way from big city life and well worth the trip.

Don't Miss

Stroll along Ginzan River and the town's pedestrianized streets in your yukata

Visit Shirogane Park and cool yourself by its waterfalls

Stay overnight and dine at one of Ginzan Onsen's many hot spring inns

Take an outdoor rotenburo bath or enjoy a private kashikiri soak

How to Get There

Ginzan Onsen can be accessed by a combination of JR trains and buses.

From Tokyo, take the JR Yamagata Shinkansen to Oishida Station (three hours, 20 minutes), then catch a bus to Ginzan Onsen (35 minutes). The train is covered by the Japan Rail Pass , but the bus is not. Be aware that buses only depart Oishida Station every 60-90 minutes.

Visitors traveling by car are required to park at a designated parking area outside the town center. Many inns offer a shuttle service into town from the lot.

Get to know the onsen-kyo

Popular among Japanese travelers, the term onsen-kyo is associated with small, quaint towns and cozy inns that offer accommodation, food and hot spring bathing. As weekend retreats, they are popular with all age groups, from young families to retirees. This cherished aspect of travel in Japan often goes unnoticed by foreign visitors, so live like a local and dive into onsen-kyo culture.

The area is a car-free town center with no modern buildings in sight.

Having checked into one of the town's many inns, visitors walk the streets without the usual concern of cars zipping past to beat the traffic light.

In the proud tradition of Japanese inns, Ginzan Onsen's ryokan offer up sumptuous local dishes to meet the standards of their mostly Japanese clientele.

Such stuff as dreams are made of

Beautiful buildings surrounded by an unspoiled rural setting ensure that Ginzan Onsen is pleasant all year round. Long summer days are perfect for lazy strolls down idyllic streets in a yukata. In winter, the town really works its magic. The sight of the buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by the soft glow of gaslights leaves a lasting impression.

Many Japanese visitors come to Ginzan Onsen in search of its Taisho period ambience. Anyone familiar with Mishima Yukio's novel 'Spring Snow' will delight at how the setting blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with what was once seen as modern sophistication. The gaslights and absence of motor vehicles help maintain the atmosphere.

The finer points of hot spring bathing

Rotenburo are outdoor baths-usually hidden from outside view-which allow you to take in the surrounding scenery from the comfort of a hot spring. Another attractive option is arranging a kashikiri session in a private bath, whereby you and traveling companions can have a tub all to yourselves for a short time.

Silver everything

Unsurprisingly for a town founded on a silver mine, Ginzan Onsen takes both its name (literally, Silver Mountain) and iconography from the element. The popular Shirogane Park boasts an impressive 22 meter tall waterfall, and you'll also find an illuminated cave which is well-lit and ideal for taking pictures.

Old meets new meets old

Ginzan Onsen's one notable concession to modernity is the Fujiya ryokan, a striking building designed by famed architect Kuma Kengo. With a blend of modern and traditional elements, including the incorporation of bare timber and white plaster, it stands out from its surroundings while also keeping one foot firmly in the past.

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] Museum of Human Science and Robotics

 an exciting science tax that can enjoy and women

The Human and Robot Science Museum of Korea is located in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul. It is a robot science museum where you can see human life history in the form of an exhibition, where you can observe and experience various basic principles of human life can be seen in the form of exhibitions. It is one of the seven themed science museums under the Korea Federation of Corporations, which was established to guide teenagers to the world of science and to become happy and achieve their dreams through science. It is operated in the form of general viewing with explanation of the exhibition and experience viewing with experience programs, and reservations in advance are essential. In 2015, it was selected as a career experience field at the Seoul Student Learning Center by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.

Inquiries and Guidelines 02-423-5123

home page http://www.hlsi.co.kr/sub/sub05_0102.php

Address: 145, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Usage hours 10:00-18:00

Holiday Monday, Lunar New Year and Chuseok holiday parking available

Charges for infants (over 48 months) KRW 3,000

Adult/student (aged 8 or older) KRW 7,000

※ The usage fee may vary, so refer to the website or telephone inquiry request experience program Hanbot making (robot production), RC car experience, and motor car assembly

[Korea] Albus Gallery (Korea's first gallery specializing in illustrations)

 

Located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Albus Gallery is the first gallery specializing in illustration in Korea that opened in May 2017. It is named after the Latin word "albus," which means white, which is the source of all images. Albus Gallery, reminiscent of a rolled-up white drawing paper, aims to show the artists' own stories, like an open book with stories on a white background. It is trying to introduce illustrated works that have been difficult to be illuminated as artworks to the audience, and to create a culture where adults and children can enjoy all the beautiful paintings that have stories as well as illustrations of picture books and fairy tales that children see a lot.

Contact and Guide 02-792-8050

Home page http://albusgallery.com/

Address: 26, Hannam-daero 28-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Usage hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00

Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 17:00

Holiday Monday

Parking available (approximately 3 cars)

10,000 won for adults

Five thousand won

Partially adjusted by exhibition

Experience program exhibition-linked art workshop

※ Please refer to the website or contact us by phone because the usage fee may change

[Japan] Sake 101—The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Sake

 Delve deeper into Japanese drinking culture and say "kanpai" with the country's drink of choice

Drinking culture runs deep in Japan, and sake is undoubtedly the country's most representative liquor

Known more commonly in Japan as nihonshu, sake comes in a range of flavor profiles and proofs and can be enjoyed hot, cold or at room temperature. Since sake is so important to the nation, a rich set of customs surround its consumption and production. It's easy to enjoy drinking sake, but choosing and ordering can be daunting for first-timers. Exploring the wide variety of this Japanese rice wine should be fun, not scary. To ease some of that anxiety, this guide breaks down the basics of the national drink.

Social drinking is common in Japanese culture

Where to drink sake?

Sake can be enjoyed anywhere in Japan. Sake is a favorite tipple everywhere from bars to high-end restaurants. Most places that serve alcohol in Japan will have some basic sake options. For enthusiasts or those looking to branch out, there are many specialty sake bars and izakaya around the country with a particularly wide stock and knowledgeable staff.

If you'd prefer to buy sake to take away, you can purchase mainstream brands at local convenience stores and supermarkets. A more complete selection is available at liquor stores, department stores and specialty sake shops.

Drink from a masu for a real sake experience

How is sake served?

Sake can be served chilled, warmed or at room temperature. Some types, like ginjo, are preferred cool, while junmai is often enjoyed at room temperature or warmed. Each individual sake has its own temperature that best brings out the flavors, and personal preference is extremely important as well.

A traditional sake set consists of a serving carafe called tokkuri and smaller personal cups called ochoko. Sometimes a small glass is placed inside a box, or masu. In some places, the sake will be poured until it overflows into the masu.

Since masu were the main sake vessels in the past, most are sized to one standard serving of 180 ml, called go. At many bars and restaurants, you will be expected to order sake by number of go. Ichi-go and ni-go are one and two servings, respectively. Standard sake bottles are 720 ml, and are known as yongobin.

There are many types of sake—find your new favorite

Types of sake

There are a number of sake types, classified according to ingredients, production methods and the degree of rice polishing. Rice's outer layer is not ideal for brewing, so it is stripped in the polishing process.

Honjozo means the rice has been polished to 70 percent, meaning 30 percent of the grain has been removed. Ginjo is made from rice polished to 60% or less and fermented slowly at low temperatures. Ginjo with grains polished to 50% or less is called daiginjo.

Junmai is a type of sake made without brewing alcohol and using only rice, water, yeast and rice malt (koji, cultivated for food production and sprinkled on steamed rice to secrete enzymes). The term junmai is also sometimes used in combination with ginjo and daiginjo sake.

A lower polishing ratio means more rice is used and more time is spent polishing the rice, resulting in a higher price, but a higher rank does not necessarily mean it is a 'good sake'. Similarly, junmai is not a definitive mark of quality, as talented producers often use brewers alcohol or other additives to enhance the flavor or smoothness.

Other types of sake include namazake, unpasteurized sake; nigorizake (or simply nigori), sake filtered through a coarse cloth, resulting in a cloudy drink with a creamy mouthfeel; and shiboritate, which is released straight from the brewery without undergoing any maturation.

It is important to note that in Japanese “sake” actually refers to alcohol in general, while the rice brew specifically is called nihonshu. There are a number of other traditional Japanese liquors, including shochu—a distilled spirit—and umeshu, a sweet plum liqueur made by steeping the fruit in alcohol.

Sake goes exceptionally well with all types of food

Sake and food pairing

Sake is an extremely versatile drink and pairs quite well with food. Classic Japanese foods such as sushi, sashimi, and tempura are obvious accompaniments, but sake with cheese, oysters or vegetables can be just as delicious. Sake is significantly higher in umami than other brews so it can enhance the flavor of very rich dishes like stews, ramen, and steak.

Like wine or beer, some varieties pair better with some foods than others. When choosing the right match at a restaurant or izakaya, feel free to ask the staff to recommend the best sake for your meal.

Sake alcohol content

Most sake is around 15 percent alcohol, higher proof than most other fermented drinks like beer or wine but lower than most distilled spirits. Almost all sake is brewed to about 20 percent and watered down before bottling.

Genshu refers to sake that has not been diluted and therefore has an alcohol content of about 20 percent and a bolder flavor.

[Korea] 2023 Saemangeum 25th World Scout Jamboree

 

The World Scout Jamboree is the largest scouting international event hosted by the World Scout Federation and is a worldwide youth camping activity. This event is the world's best youth international event in which more than 50,000 teenagers and leaders from member countries around the world participate to cross cultural differences and friendship beyond race, religion, ideology, and culture.The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years around scouting countries, and the venue is decided through a vote by representatives of member countries at the World Scout General Assembly held every three years.

Start date: August 1, 2023.

End date 2023.8.12.

Phone number 063-581-8309

Home page www.2023wsjkorea.org

Address 28 Convention Center, Renewable Energy-ro, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Venue Saemangeum Tourism and Leisure Site Area 1

Hosted World Scout Federation

Korea Scout Federation

Event time 06:00-21:00 (within the event period)