Area Yamato Takada Paul Hackshaw Inhabited since ancient times, the city area nurtured paddy field agriculture in the fertile Nara Basin since its pre-history...
Activities Japanese Imperial Graves in Nara Paul Hackshaw Japanese kofun are keyhole shaped imperial grave sites that are sprinkled all over the Nara area and are said to hold the rem...
Shopping Takatori Castle Ruins Paul Hackshaw The remains of a huge castle complex in the south part of Nara. Only the stone foundations remain but you can get an idea of ...
Accommodation B & B Café Hongu Alena Eckelmann Across the road from the Hongu Grand Shrine, the modern B & B Café Hongu is a convenient choice for anyone who wants to stay ...
Food Taritsu Kushikatsu restaurant Paul Hackshaw Tasty fish or vegetables on skewers deep fried in batter and eaten with a choice of delicious sauces.
Activities Minoh Cycle Tours Bryan Baier My experience of a spring day cycling tour with Minoh Cycle Tours in the mountains of Osaka's Minoh City.
Sakura Glamping Buffet 2026 Kim Bergström Spring is almost here, and there's a new way to enjoy cherry blossom season without worrying about pollen or the weather. Fro...
Accommodation Hotel Yoshida Higashi Maizuru Bonson Lam Hotel Yoshida Higashi Maizuru is an old 30-room premise with Japanese and Western room options. It is about 10 minutes by foo...
14 New Year at Fushimi Inari Shrine Cathy Cawood At New Year, Fushimi Inari Shrine is always extremely crowded but the atmosphere is festive and exciting. Evening is a good t...
