Accommodation Echigoya Ryokan - Narai David Hallman Nothing beats a long day exploring the classic wooden architecture of Narai. Unless its staying in one of its oldest and mos...
Accommodation Ryokan Seifu-so Sarah Mathews If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Matsumoto, then look no further than Ryokan Seifu-so. You will feel right at home.
Culture Exploring Matsumoto Castle Sarah Mathews I believe Matsumoto Castle should be on everyone's Japan itinerary. It is one of the four castles designated as National Trea...
Culture Hamamatsu Yukata Festival Anonymous A festival celebrating the summer kimono. There are many displays, stalls and musical performances.
Culture Enshu Hamakita Flying Dragon Festival 2026 Anonymous A festival held in honor of the dragon god of the Tenryu River, in Hamakita in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture. The culmination o...
Culture Princess Chujo Seigan Cherry Tree Ritsuko Kikui Princess Chujo Seigan Sakura embodies the tale of Princess Chujo, starting in the Nara period and extends to the Internationa...
Nightlife Tejikara Fire Festival 2027 Michelle Ishiki A must see festival if you're coming to Gifu in April. Dating back to the 18th century, the Tejikara Fire Festival at Tejikar...
Culture Kashimo Justin Dart Kashimo is a heart-shaped former-village in the center of Japan celebrating art, culture, history and nature.
