Himeji Castle was the first registered World Cultural Heritage site (in 1993) in Japan. It is said to be a…
Kenrokuen Garden is listed as one of the three most beautiful gardens in all of Japan and is undoubtedly the…
Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since…
In Kanazawa, you can find the old home of the samurai Nomura clan. The building is almost intact and is…
The long Nakamise shopping street in front of the Sensoji temple in Asakusa is a popular area for souvenir shopping…
If Osaka is on your itinerary, Shinsekai is a very interesting neighborhood to explore. The atmosphere is somewhat retro-feeling, making…
The Danjiri Kaikan is an interactive and fun museum located in Osaka near Kishiwada Castle. It provides information and activities…
In 1981 the municipal government of Yokohama, Japan's second-largest city after Tokyo, started to revitalize its port area in order…
While planning a trip to Japan, it can be difficult to make a choice of where to go, due to…
While planning a trip to Kyoto, it can be difficult to make the decision to choose where to go if…