Shopping Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade Ash This covered arcade, site of some of Osaka's historical bridges, is one of the city's most popular and famous shopping spots.
Activities Seki-Juku and Jizo-in Temple Chris Glenn The best preserved of 53 post stations on the Old Tokaido is Seki-Juku. Houses, shops and temples from the middle ages remain...
Accommodation Fraser Residences Bonson Lam Clean, comfortable beds, elegant décor, close to public transport, helpful staff - The Fraser Residence has them all in spades.
Culture Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail Paul Hackshaw Yamanobe no michi is part of the ShinKaido or the New road stretching from Edo-period Tokyo to Kansai, There are many temples...
Activities Odai-ga-hara Hiking Trail Paul Hackshaw Odai-ga-hara is one of Kansai's best hiking trails
Activities Saidaiji station to Toushodaiji Paul Hackshaw This is a description of an approximately two hour walking tour heading south of Yamato Saidaiji station to Yakushiji temple ...
Culture Heijo Palace Site Paul Hackshaw See the site of he former Imperial Palace, seat of the original Japanese government
Activities Nara Velodrome Paul Hackshaw Experience the thrill of cycle racing in a purpose built stadium close to central Nara. Events are held on a regular basis so...
Area Kashihara Paul Hackshaw Kashihara is located in the middle of the prefecture, directly south of Nara city, and is the second largest city in the pref...
Culture Ishiyama-dera Ash Ishiyama-dera is a beautiful, peaceful temple Shiga Prefecture.It is said that Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji,...
