Culture A Day Tour of Shizuoka’s Best Elle Harris A designer day tour of Shizuoka in central Japan. A lovely day trip that included a nights stay at Hotel Century, a ride on N...
9 Accommodation Bessho Onsen's Ryokan Katsuraso Sandra Isaka Lovely family-run hot springs ryokan in central Bessho Onsen, Ueda, Nagano Prefecture. Amazing home-cooked kaiseki meals usi...
11 Culture Shingyo-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shingyo-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere.
Transportation Getting Around the San’in Region Niaya Harper Plane, train or car; how to access the hidden gems of San'in. Here's a few great things to do around Izumo Airport.
Food Tasting Across the San’in Region Niaya Harper Introducing the culinary delights exclusive to the San'in Region. Discover a new way to eat wagyu Tottori-style!
Activities Top Things to See in Shimane Niaya Harper All the exciting destinations and attractions across Shimane Prefecture.
7 Transportation JAL Domestic Flights Charlie Hua For most travellers in Japan, the Shinkansen is their top pick of transportation to get around. Now with JAL's Explorer Pass,...
Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park Scott Brause Sakitama Kofun Park is perhaps the best introduction to Japan's ancient Yamato culture. Its burial mounds have provided clear...
Activities Meet the Locals on the Volcanic Daikonjima Bryan Baier Daikonjima Island is located in the middle of Lake Nakaumi between Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture and Sakai-Minato City in...
Activities Hands-on Sushi School in Yamazoe Cathy Cawood Yamazoe Village in Nara is the birthplace of Japanese culture. It is also the location of hands-on sushi school Ichiban Oishi...