Culture Obi Town - the 'Kyoto of Kyushu' Iain Stanley Obi Town, in Nichinan city, Miyazaki, is often labeled as the ‘Kyoto of Kyushu’ – it is very popular with tourists and domest...
Culture Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens Sarah Chaney Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past pond...
16 Culture The Yashima Plateau Anonymous Yashima is a plateau in Takamatsu City with a long history. There are shrines, a temple, a castle ground, hiking paths, and p...
Culture Tsushima no Miya Festival 2024 Anonymous A two day festival held every year. The local train station is also only open during the festival, Tsushima no Miya Station. ...
Culture Sanjusangendo Temple Tatiana Markina The temple of 33 intervals gives an undescribeable impression at Sanjusangendo in Kyoto
Culture Engyoji Temple José Manuel Zardain Engyoji is located at Mount Shosha in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a special temple known for its architecture, autumn lea...
Culture Kanazawa Castle Park Anna van Dyk Kanazawa Castle and Castle Gardens are a gem in the city's sights. Although the original buildings may no longer exist, their...
Culture Hydrangeas at Saruhashi Cathy Cawood Saruhashi is a 1300 year old fairy-tale bridge, also known as the Monkey Bridge, in Otsuki City, Yamanashi. There is a pretty...
Culture Iwamura: The Misty Castle Town Bridget Ye Iwamura, the ancient castle town located in the countryside of Ena District, is one of the finest representations of Japan’s ...
Culture A Day in Nikko Ian VanDuzer Tired of Tokyo? Head north to Nikko, home of Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine.
