Embrace a moment of art, peace and tranquillity… 🙏✨ Arashiyama Yusaitei, a 150-year-old building located in Kyoto’s picturesque Arashiyama district, originally served as a restaurant and inn. Today, it is a dyeing art gallery dedicated to the unique works of Japanese dye master Yusai Okuda which change colours depending on the light. Consisting of several rooms, each offers one-of-a-kind views and reflections of the natural surrounds that capture attention year-round, but especially so in summer and autumn when the verdant greenery and vibrant autumn hues put on a spectacular show.🍃🍂 📹 @jason_horng #VisitJapanAU #Art #Nature #Skills #Kyoto #Arashiyama #Yusaitei #JapanAwaits

Can you believe that these vibrant purple threads are made from sweet potato? 🍠 If you’re a fan of anything sweet potato, this is one to add to the list! With over 20 stores located throughout Japan, Imo Pippi is a sweet potato specialty store serving a variety of hearty sweet treats that will surely excite your taste buds. Indulge in their signature 1mm silk thread sweet potato with ice cream, a 4-layer dessert made of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, thinly sliced roasted sweet potatoes and delicate threads of purple sweet potato nestled on top. If you’re still feeling peckish, try out their roasted sweet potato with brulee! 📍@imo_pi_pi. Located in Fushimi Inari, Kyoto Prefecture (pictured) 📹 @chopstixout #VisitJapanAU #Foodanddrink #visitJP_gofurther #Kyoto #PrefecturesOfJapan #Cuisine #JapanFoodie

Prepare to be mesmerised by the ethereal beauty of the fireflies in Tottori Prefecture. ✨ At Fukumaki, a scenic firefly-viewing site in the town of Nichinan, these luminous creatures put on a magical summer light show as they dance and flicker around the mountainous area once twilight sets in. Dedicated to preserving the firefly ecosystem while providing a pleasant experience for visitors, measures are being taken by local authorities, such as maintaining the observation routes and setting traffic regulations in an effort to minimise disturbance to the fireflies. The firefly season typically runs from late June until mid-July. Be sure to plan your visit between 8pm to 9pm for the optimal viewing experience. #VisitJapanAU #Fireflies #visitJP_gofurther #PrefecturesOfJapan #Tottori #Nature #SustainableTravel #Outdooractivities

Now this is one postcard-perfect shot of Japanese countryside 📸🌾 Fukushima Prefecture has much to offer visitors with its unrivalled exquisite landscapes, and one such location is the extensive rice paddies in the Aizu region. Pictured is the Tadami Line train gracefully journeying through the fields, making it a feast for the eyes! 📸 @akki_128 #VistJapanAU #Nature #visitJP_gofurther #PrefecturesOfJapan #Fukushima #Ricefields #TadamiLine #JapanRevealed

Exciting news for our friends in Queensland!🌞 Planning to visit Japan? Get ready as @virginaustralia kicks off their NEW daily return flight services between Cairns and Tokyo (Haneda) from today 28 June 2023!🎉 Experience award-winning service and great value with Virgin Australia. ✈ For more information, visit virginaustralia.com #VisitJapanAU #VirginAustralia #Cairns #HanedaAirport #JapanTravel #NewFlight

Seeking an idyllic onsen soak this summer? ♨️ Look no further than Sekizenkan, a ryokan (Japanese-style inn) in Shima Onsen, tucked away amidst the serene mountains in the northwestern part of Gunma Prefecture. With a history dating back to 1691, it is one of the oldest operating onsen ryokan in the country. Sekizenkan offers different kinds of hot spring baths, including a large indoor Romanesque-style bathing area, open-air baths and private baths. Guests staying overnight have full access to all baths - you can soak to your heart’s content! Did you know Sekizenkan is rumoured to have served as the model for the bathhouse in the renowned animated film ’Spirited Away’? 📸 @jp.travelers.pic #VisitJapanAU #Hotsprings #visitJP_gofurther #PrefecturesofJapan #Gunma #Onsen #Sekizenkan #ShimaOnsen #Relaxation #Ryokan

Witness a magical spectacle as the sun goes down at Engetsu Island in Wakayama Prefecture…🌅 Located off the coast of Shirahama, Engetsu Island is an uninhabited islet renowned for its photogenic arch with a distinctive full moon-shaped circle at its centre. While it’s impressive throughout the day, it’s especially mesmerising at sunset. 📸 @ryokan_musashi #VisitJapanAU #Nature #Engetsu #PrefecturesOfJapan #JapanRevealed #visitJP_gofurther #Wakayama #JapanRevealed

Tell us in 3 emojis what you would most like to experience in Japan during summer for a chance to win a set of 2 noodle bowls! 🍜 To enter this competition, all you have to do is: 👍🏻 Like this post 🎎 Follow us @‌visitjapanau 💬 Using 3 emojis, tell us in the comments below what you would most like to experience during summer in Japan! Competition closes 6PM (AEST), Saturday 1st July 2023. This is a game of chance - good luck! The winner will be notified by Instagram direct message. Open to Australian and New Zealand residents. Click the link in our bio for the full T&Cs.

Have you ever experienced a bus ride with a view as beautiful as this? 🚌🗻 Embark on an unforgettable journey through the area surrounding the picturesque Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture, where a scenic bus ride reveals the awe-inspiring beauty of Mt Fuji on a fine, clear day. Travel Tip: Hop on board the Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus (Red-Line) and spend the day exploring the lake that is filled with museums and art galleries. The bus operates between Kawaguchiko Station and Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center. 📸 @johnrickalmonte #VisitJapanAU #Outdooractivities #Nature #visitJP_gofurther #Kawaguchiko #LakeKawaguchi #PrefecturesOfJapan #JapanRevealed #Yamanashi #MtFuji

Prepare to be blown away by the stunning scenery of the Japan Sea on the Kyoto Tango Railway. 🌊🚂 A ride on Tango AKA-MATSU, a sightseeing ‘café-style’ train that runs between Amanohashidate and Nishimaizuru Stations, makes for a great day trip from central Kyoto. You can choose from a range of seating options, including sofas and counter seats, and purchase drinks and snack onboard to enjoy as you take in the breathtaking views of Yuragawa Bridge and beautiful Nagu Coast. Note: Tickets can be purchased online until the day prior to departure and advance reservations are recommended (seats are all non-reserved and are on a first-come-first-served basis). On-the-day tickets can be purchased at the station if seats are available. Tag someone who would enjoy this view! 😍 📸 @burarint8 #VisitJapanAU #Nature #Train #Kyoto #Railway #KyotoTangoRailway #RailwayBridge

Welcome to Osaka - a charming city full of vibrant energy, delectable delicacies and neon lights. Let us do your planning, and you do the sightseeing, with our 1-day Osaka itinerary. 9AM: Wander around the expansive parkland surrounding one of Japan’s most prominent landmarks, Osaka Castle. Steeped in rich history, there’s lots to discover in the museum inside the castle. Explore exhibitions of artefacts and learn first-hand about the extensive history of Osaka and the castle itself. 🏯 11AM: For lunch, head early to the buzzing hub of Dotonbori. With an array of exquisite restaurants and bars lining the streets, you'll be spoilt for choice. 😋 3PM: If you're in need of refined cooking and kitchen utensils, look no further than Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street. Stretching 150 metres long, it is a haven of specialty shops offering a wide selection of kitchenware that is worth exploring for cooking enthusiasts and professionals alike. 👩‍🍳 6PM: Conclude your day with a visit to the lively and vibrant neighbourhood of Shinsekai. Discover a myriad of local shops, izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and entertainment options that will leave you with lasting memories of your time in Osaka. ✨ What else would you like to experience in Osaka? #VisitJapanAU #Osaka #ADayInJapan #Itinerary #Japan

Take a trip to the resort town of Yufuin in Oita Prefecture and be enticed by the tranquillity of the surrounds…😍 Follow one of the walking trails around Lake Kinrin and you’ll spot this torii gate of Tenso Shrine, nestled just offshore of the picturesque lake’s southern end. It certainly exudes an ethereal charm and captivating presence - wouldn’t you agree? ⛩ 📸 @__9sa9__ #VisitJapanAU #Shrine #Tradition #PrefecturesOfJapan #Oita #visitJP_gofurther #LakeKinrin #JapanRevealed #JapanAwaits #VisitKyushuJP