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...
Activities Hydrangeas at Mikaeri Falls Tristan Scholze Visit Mikaeri Falls, one of Japan's top 100, during June for the Hydrangea Festival to see a lush valley covered in blooms.
Culture Kōden-ji Bradford Pomeroy Kōden-ji temple has been called a symbol for one of Japan’s most famous literary works on samurai culture, Hagakure: The Way ...
Area Nikko Tomoko Kamishima Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was ...
14 Activities Below Mikaeri Falls Tristan Scholze Don't miss the gardens between the parking lot and waterfall, even on a rainy day. Many of the flowers are along the riverban...
Shopping Mitsui Outlet Park - Iruma Todd Wojnowski The Mitsui Outlet Park is a huge outlet mall in Iruma, Saitama. It features a large number of shops - mostly clothing - that...
Activities Sand Dune Beach Kenji Chida Sand Dune Beach is a public beach in Tottori City facing the Japan Sea. It is a great place to swim and barbecue for the whol...
Food Izumi no Mori Restaurant Anonymous A great roadside stop on Route 11 in Saijo, Ehime. Quick service, plenty of seating, with a unique decor, and an array of des...
12 Eating Soba at Minato-an Cathy Cawood Eat delicious soba noodles at a restaurant in a beautiful old house. Your choice of tatami floor or table and chair seating.
13 Culture Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture.
