Kyoto Hidden Spots: Amanohashidate Angela An If you are like me and you want to enjoy travelling away from the big crowds then try going to Amanohashidate in the northern...
Culture Sumoto Castle From the Sengoku Period Amani Ouali Sumoto Castle was built in the 16th century, precisely in 1526, by Japan’s second greatest unifier “Toyotomi Hideyoshi” durin...
Culture Niutsuhime-jinja Shrine & Jison-in Temple Róisín Finnerty Mount Koya's spiritual realm extends further, come and discover the Niutsushime Shrine and Jisonin Temple, which play their o...
Accommodation Amami Onsen Nanten-en Gary Luscombe Amami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, ...
Culture Midosuji Illuminations 2026 Bonson Lam Osaka Hikari Renaissance is a series of light up and festival events taking place in Fall and Winter each year. In 2018 the f...
Activities Hachimanbori Canal Boat Cruise Avery Choi Omihachiman is a great off-the-beaten-path spot. Here you can enjoy the exotic scenery of nature through Hachimanbori canal b...
Culture Butsudan Handicraft Workshop Class Avery Choi INOUE Butsudan is a quiet, peaceful space in Hikone that offers a comprehensive workshop tour, for everyone to experience the...
Area Awajishima Japan Travel Awaji Island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is known for traditional puppet theater. The Awaji ningyō jōruri troupe performs at A...
Activities Kirin Factory Tour Avery Choi Kirin Brewery Shiga Factory Tour take you on an incredible journey through the making of Japan’s top selling black tea bevera...
Culture Kyotographie 2018 Jerome Lee Kyotographie 2018 is an international photography festival held in Kyoto from Apr 14th 2018 - May 13th 2018