14 Hamamatsu Hachimangu Shrine Peter Sidell In Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hachimangu is a historical Shinto shrine, lent a peaceful atmosphere by the tree...
Shopping Shop at Gotemba's Premium Outlets Mandy Bartok Take advantage of the direct bus from Shinagawa station to Gotemba's Premium Outlets at the base of Mt Fuji for a day of shop...
Food Free Soba in Tokamachi, Niigata Rufus Starbuck Free Soba in Tokamachi, Niigata. The town is famous for its soba noodles and they have a Noodle Tour for visitors running unt...
11 Soba Restaurant in Akasawa-juku Cathy Cawood Musashiya Soba Shop is the only restaurant in Akasawa-juku, but what a great location! Their soba and tempura are pretty good...
12 Rinkoji Peter Sidell In Mishima at the head of the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Rinkoji is an appealing neighbourhood shrine with...
Yuzawa Naeba Alpine Ski World Cup Rufus Starbuck Yuzawa Naeba Alpine Ski World Cup February 12, 13 & 14 2016. Men's Slalom and Men's Giant Slalom events see the best ski race...
8 Food Naoyoshi Peter Sidell Close to Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Naoyoshi is a lively, traditional Japanese izakaya (dining bar) with...
12 Tokamachi Eki Information Center Rufus Starbuck Tokamachi Eki Information Center - get to know all the inside secrets for Tokamachi's art festivals, bridegroom throwing, sob...
Accommodation Arcana Izu Ryokan Yi Xuan Ong Arcana Izu - the ultimate form of relaxation, reconnection to nature, and a welcoming solace from the stressful city life.
