13 Ebisu Shrine on Echizen Beach Takako Sakamoto Ebisu Shrine stands on the jagged rocks of Echizen Beach. It was founded in 1708 to ensure the safety of boats that sail from...
17 Bonbori Matsuri Photos at Kamakura Jessica A Paje Bonbori-Matsuri (Bonbori Festival 雪洞祭) is composed of several rituals held from August 6th-8th. Enjoy the events and beaut...
8 Culture Komyozenji Temple, Dazaifu Senén Germade Komyozenji Temple in Dazaifu, Kyushu, is a Zen temple founded in 1273 by the Buddhist priest Tetsugyu Enshin, a member of the...
Culture Best Time To Visit Japan — Season By Season Ryan Noble Wondering when is the best time to go to Japan? Here's all you need to know, including Japan's seasons, months, events, foods...
Activities Narusawa Ice Cave and Wind Cave Joe Peters A visit to the Narusawa Ice Cave and the Wind Cave near Lake Sai in Yamanashi Prefecture
Culture Boat Ride Through Geibikei Gorge Sarah Mathews To see Geibikei you take a boat down the river through the gorge, which has cliffs as tall as 100m on either side.
Activities Niseko Steam Train Clifford Bernstein The SL Niseko steam train runs from mid-September through the first weekend of November each year (weekends only) to provide ...
Culture Rikugien (Riku Garden) Stroll Joe Peters A nice garden for a gentle stroll around the pond in the Waka Poetry garden, Rikugien in Tokyo
7 Blossoming Flowers of Daruma Temple Masayoshi Hirose At the Lucky Daruma Temple, it is possible to enjoy flowers year round.
Culture Ritsurin-koen Peter Sidell In Takamatsu in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, Ritsurin-koen is the country's largest gardens, and also one of its most beautiful.
