Activities Higashi Hongan-ji Temple Kyoto Justin Velgus Higashi Honganji, or the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow, is the head temple of Shin Buddhism, located a few minutes walk ...
8 Activities Mt. Takao - Cable Car & Chair Lift Susan Tumanon The highlight of the trip was riding the cable car (the steepest in Japan) up the mountain and going down on the chair lift. ...
Activities Irihi Falls on Omishima Anonymous The Irihi Falls make a good goal for a short walk in the hills of Omishima Island.
9 Culture Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple Anonymous Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple makes a spectacular gateway to Mt. Misen. The temple is a large complex of beautiful buildings on...
Food Ikinari-ya, Niigata Tomoko Kamishima Ikinari-ya is a 300+ year old Japanese high-class, traditional restaurant. The restaurant opened in the mid-Edo era, when sty...
9 Culture Meiji Jingu Shrine: Photos Michael Kaplan Meiji Jingu is a beautiful, peaceful Shinto shrine with a lot of history and makes feels like you were away from the hustle a...
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan If Tokyo has been on your travel itinerary for some time or you are planning to visit the city in the near future, then be su...
Activities Hoshi no Ura Beach Anonymous Hoshi no Ura Beach is popular with families for its shallow water, wooden decking and shade.
Transportation Fly JAL Sydney to Tokyo Bonson Lam JAL has served the Sydney to Tokyo route for over 40 years. Check out why they have been so successful at flying this route o...
12 Culture Daisho-in Buddhist Temple, Miyajima Nicole Bauer The setting of the various temple buildings of Daisho-in Buddhist temple in Miyajima that is quite dramatic and I felt like I...
