Tsuwano in Shimane is a small castle town that prides itself on traditional arts, crafts, and literature. Find out what…
Besides the famous Okayama Korakuen garden and the reconstructed castle, there are some great museums and a nice bicycle opportunity…
Hagi in western Japan is a nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan's finest,…
Matsuyama is the largest city in Shikoku and is especially famous for the beautiful Dogo hot spring that's housed in…
Uwajima is a small historic city situated deep inside Uwajima Bay on the west coast of Shikoku. The city has…
Kochi is a major city in Shikoku, one of Japan's lesser-known islands. But it is very much worth a visit…
I'm a local guide who was born and raised in Kumamoto, which is located on Kyushu island in the southwest…
There are lots of attractive places on the Kunisaki Peninsula in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. Because…
Josaien was built to resemble a castle town of feudal time close to the Kumamoto Castle. The complex boasts a…
Hirosaki Castle stands in Aomori prefecture. It is a very important castle because it has one of the only 12…
Toyama city doesn't get many foreign visitors, but there are several attractions that make the prefectural capital worth a visit.…
Japanese castles have developed over many centuries, and have their own original style compared to European castles. Let us give…
Karatsu Castle, Takatori's Old Residence, wild natural scenery, and pottery beautiful in its minimalist simplicity are just some of the…
Gujo Hachiman is a beautiful old town in Gifu Prefecture. It attracts many visitors because of the castle on the…