12 Hachiman Shrine in Kofu Cathy Cawood Small shrine in Kofu surrounded by rampant summer growth, with many trees and large rocks behind, and an attractive pond.
Food Maison Kayser, Ikeshita Andrew Sekeres III This chic French bakery near Ikeshita Station in Nagoya will overwhelm your senses with fresh-baked breads and pastries, affo...
Karuizawa Kogen Church Tomoko Kamishima Karuizawa Kogen Church, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Karuizawa, Nagano.
12 Culture Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall Shozo Fujii The Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall explores the connection between Fujino with his lifelong mentor Lu Xun, as well as the conte...
Culture Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, enshrines two tragic princes of the Southern Court, but it is now renowned as a 'Power S...
Culture Inishie-no-Michi in Kofu Cathy Cawood A mapped trail between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji visits the five Kofu Gozan temples that enjoyed Shingen Takeda's patro...
Activities Creating Soba in Iiyama Robert Grey Combine a soba-making experience with the comfort and hospitality of an overnight stay at a family-run Japanese hot spring inn
12 Culture Vivid Autumn Colors in Korankei Masayoshi Hirose Vivid Autumn Colors in Korankei: I was mesmerized by its beauty and enjoyed the gorgeous autumn colors here.
Accommodation Hotel Crown Palais Chiryu Michael Williams A mere two minute walk away from Chiryu station, this hotel holds enough inside that it isn't just perfect for a day trip of ...
Culture Eishoji Temple, Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He...
