Activities Himenosawa Park Flower Festival 2025 Kim From late April to mid-May the azalea garden at Shizuoka's Himenosawa Park is in full bloom, and around 60,000 azaleas color ...
Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises. The grounds ...
Culture Izu Chohachi Art Museum Peter Sidell In Matsuzaki on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, this museum is dedicated to the works of Izu-no-Chohachi, a...
From Tokyo to Niigata Tom Roseveare The Jōetsu Shinkansen is a high-speed bullet train route that connects Tokyo—Japan’s capital that sits near the Pacific Ocean...
Accommodation Yutorelo Nishiizu Onsen Hotel, Toi Peter Sidell On the west coast of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Yutorelo Nishiizu is an elegant but affordable hotel, ...
Food Takaoka Hot Pot Festival 2025 Kim The Sea of Japan Takaoka Hot Pot Festival has been running for almost 40 years now, where a variety of nabe types can be sa...
Culture Itokawa Promenade Sakura Festival 2025 Kim The scenic Itokawa Promenade in the center of Atami City is famous for its early-blooming Atamizakura, which color the area w...
Activities Shuzenji Niji no Sato Autumn Light Up 2024 Kim Admiring colorful autumn leaves is an enjoyable activity at any time of day, but there's something extra special about apprec...
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2024 Kim Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a v...
Activities Board Game Cafe Anaguma Kim Board Game Café Anaguma was designed as a fun entertainment option for middle and high school students, adult groups, and par...
