Accommodation Sasayuri-ann - Rice Terrace Villa Geoff Day Branded as an ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-ann in Nara Prefecture is a unique lodging with rich history and fasci...
Activities Nara City Tourist Information Bryan Baier With locations at both of Nara City's major train stations the Nara City Tourist Information Centers provide convenient servi...
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2026 Mary Kawai Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Activities Kyoto City Zoo Sam Hardwick Kyoto City Zoo is a small and peaceful zoo located in the traditional area for Japan, Kyoto. Great for kids and the family!
Culture Iwatayama Monkey Park Victoria Vlisides Hike up a mountainside, feed wild monkeys and enjoy the view at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park.
20 Culture Dorogawa Onsen Ryusenji Temple Bryan Baier Ancient folklore, traditional architecture, a lack of crowds and stunning autumn leaves at the height of color make Ryusenji ...
Activities Mt. Ikoma on the Nara Osaka Border Bryan Baier Mt. Ikoma is a great outing for anyone in Osaka, Nara or Kyoto. Panoramic views of the Kansai area, clear mountain air, an am...
Transportation Narita to Kyoto by Plane or Train Bonson Lam There are no direct trains between Narita Airport and Kyoto. With a distance of over 600 km around the coast, it is at the ti...
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2026-2027 Sandra Isaka Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, h...