Culture Hideyoshi's Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Toyokuni Shrine, Higashiyama, Kyoto, is where Toyotomi Hideyoshi is enshrined. Closed in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was resu...
Shopping Orange Street Osaka Xia Fei Chiew Orange Street is somewhere where you can experience a different side of Osaka. The paradigm shift that the city’s trendsettin...
8 Culture Reflections of Shosei-En, Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's historic former capital of Kyoto, Shosei-En is a beautiful traditional garden landscaped around a large pond, whic...
Culture Universal City’s Takoyaki Museum Xia Fei Chiew Universal City is home to not only Universal Studios Japan, but also a handful of other quirky eateries and shops. One of whi...
Food Syphon Coffee & Tea House at Miyazu Bonson Lam Syphon is opposite Miyazu Station. With its Tudor style exterior and a high pitched roof, you can't miss it from the station ...
Activities Honno-ji Temple and Oda Nobunaga Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Honno-ji Temple & Oda Nobunaga: An African samurai had a unique opportunity to serve Oda Nobunaga for a year and a half.
13 Culture Myoshin-ji Temple Complex, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Myoshin-ji Temple is a unique complex of 46 small temples, all gathered together in one location under the umbrella of the Ri...
12 Culture Floating Garden Observatory, Osaka Jessica A Paje The Umeda Sky Building is home to the Floating Garden Observatory at 173 meters high. Its innovative, 360-degree design offer...
Activities Cosmo Tower in Osaka Port Ohsang Yoo There are several viewpoints for sunsest in Osaka. Most tourists visit the Umeda Sky building garden or Hep-Five to see amazi...
12 Activities Gion Shirakawa at Night in Spring Larry Knipfing Take your time and stroll along the Shirakawa River, enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom. The entire Gion district is lit...
