10 Blooming Sakura in Kyoto Aryani Tahir What are some of the best places to see cherry blossoms or sakura in Kyoto? Try the Philosopher's Path and the Kyoto Imperial...
11 Transportation Amanohashidate Ichinomiya Cable Car Bonson Lam Amanohashidate is one of the three best scenic views in Japan. Legend has it that you should to bend over and look at the vie...
Transportation Kansai Airport to Nara by Train/Bus Bonson Lam Kansai Airport to Nara and beyond by train or bus? An insider guide rating the different options based on speed, convenience...
9 Osaka Castle in Summer Febry Fawzi Osaka castle is a must-see destination. This castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. The castle was built in 15...
7 Kyoto Imperial Palace Anne Lauenroth The Imperial Palace in Kyoto served as the emperors' residence during the Edo Period in the seventeenth and eighteenth centur...
Activities Riverhead Forest Hiking Tour Bryan Baier Kawakami-mura in the mountains of southern Nara Prefecture is a place that’s really out in nature.
Culture Keitakuen Garden in Osaka Tatiana Markina Keitakuen Garden in Osaka is located on the grounds of Tennoji Park, close to Shitennoji. This garden is an ideal place to be...
Activities Kawasemi Boat Ride at Dorokyo Gorge Bryan Baier Dorokyo Gorge is the collective name given to a 31 kilometer long stretch of ravines along the Kitayama River, a tributary of...
