Culture
Mitsukura Mushrooms is Japan's largest button mushroom grower, located in the seaside town of Ushimado. A combination of natu...
Handmade gelato shop located at the top of Ushimado mountaintop, looking over the Seto Inland Sea. Using local ingredients wi...
I was convinced of the value of buying direct from a local senbei maker. Everything is so delicious. Whenever I can get to ...
Around 2,000 olive trees are cultivated at the Ushimado Olive Garden, and there is an annual festival held here which has bee...
This mountain-side villa feels like luxury with clean and spacious living and amazing views, but the hike home each day can b...
Utsukushi Mori (beautiful forest) is located in the center of Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. Stay in the bungalows which ...
A hilltop lookout that provides a café and shop with a variety of local produce and an olive theme.
Getting away from the big city can be a daunting prospect in Japan but here's a guide to help you find your way into the coas...
The beach is a tempting distraction but the shrine is an authentic hilltop example of old Japan worth visiting.
