Culture Osaka Museum of History Dmitry Rakin Covering the period from the first settlements in Yamato to Osaka’s birth as one of the commercial centers, this museum shows...
Culture Kinkaku-ji Katrina Webber The Golden Pavilion is on of the most recognized sights in Japan. See the gold-leafed structure in all its glory.
8 Culture Nikko's Taiyu-in Temple/Mausoleum Larry Knipfing What attracted me most of all about Nikko's Taiyu-in is its location: Situated amongst hundreds of tall, old beautiful cedar ...
Culture Nikko’s Taiyu-in Mausoleum Tomoko Kamishima At Taiyu-in we can feel a deep and holy silence. If you hope to see the details of this wonderful temple at your own slow pa...
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue City Louise Waghorn The Lafcadio Hearn Museum offers not only a glimpse into a fascinating man's life and works but an introduction to a never be...
Culture Bitchū Matsuyama Castle Kerrie Hankinson A unique castle and nature experience. Visit this beautiful, rugged castle area, steeped in history, surrounded by nature, an...
Culture Tachibana-dera Matthew Eynon Important historical temple that is the birthplace of Prince Shōtoku
Culture Kamakura Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine Lena Enishi Forget the lottery—if you’re down to your last measly yen and you’re not so hot at predicting the stock market, bring a coupl...
Culture Rokusho Jinja Katrina Webber Rokusho Jinja- shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu was prayed for and taken to be named as a child. Walk in the footsteps of feudal ...
Culture Nagatoro's Hodosan Ropeway Justin Dart Mt. Hodo may not be the tallest peak in the area, but it provides for some of the most spectacular views
