Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima is especially known for its delicious sake and long history of samurai culture.
Aizuwakamatsu Castle, also known as Tsuruga Castle, is a traditional fortress located in Fukushima Prefecture. It now houses a museum…
Read about the history of the iconic Osaka Castle, and what you can see there today!
Near Miyajima and Hiroshima, there is another town that many foreign tourists don't know of but is worth a detour.…
Kitakyushu City is a non-touristy, industrial city in the north of Kyushu. There is still something to see though; Kokura…
Kumamoto Castle is a Japanese castle located in Kumamoto City, the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture. It is regarded as…
Although Shimabara has been plagued by (man-made) disasters in its history, it is a nice town to visit when you…
Okinawa was an independent kingdom named the Ryukyu Islands from 1429 to 1879, and Shurijo Castle was the seat of…
Osaka has a long history, during which the area has always served as a place where traders from all over…
Himeji Castle was the first registered World Cultural Heritage site (in 1993) in Japan. It is said to be a…
Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since…
If you are interested in Japanese history and off the beaten track locations, the Kanayama Castle Ruins are a good…
If you like Japanese castles and history, you should try to make a stop in Odawara, a city that is…
Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It's a great place…
Matsumoto is centrally located in Nagano and is surrounded by the Japan Alps mountains. The city is especially famous for…
Outdoor activities, natural hot springs, and Japanese-style inns are what attract tourists to Suwa. The lake town is located in…
Atami is a popular destination for cherry blossom viewing in spring and fireworks and the beach in summer. It is…
Nagoya doesn't feature often on tourists' itineraries, but If you would still find yourself in Nagoya, there are plenty of…
While Hiroshima Castle isn't the original castle, it is still worth a visit because of the interesting museum and beautiful…
Matsue is not a famous tourist destination, but it has plenty to offer. What to think of viewing Matsue Castle,…