In the prefecture of Tochigi, there is a place where time travel becomes possible ... Come and enjoy samurai, oiran,…
The Toshogu is Nikko's most famous landmark. The impressive shrine is the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun, and one…
In the prefecture of Saitama, there is an intact village that has remained of the Edo Period. The town is…
Many tourists skip Yokohama in favor of its more famous neighbors Kamakura and Hakone. But if you have time, we'd…
The Hasedera temple in Kamakura has one of the most beautiful temple precincts in the area. There are many things…
Kamakura's symbol is the big Buddha that's located in the Kotokuin temple. It is not only a beautiful sight, you…
In the very middle of Kamakura sits its most important shrine, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine. This is the shrine of…
Kamakura is only a one-hour train ride south of Tokyo, and offers plenty of interesting sights in a small area.…
If you like Japanese castles and history, you should try to make a stop in Odawara, a city that is…
Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty, and the view of nearby Mt Fuji, Hakone is a popular destination…
Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It's a great place…
Tsumago is one of the most popular old post towns to visit on the Nakasendo Trail because it is so…
Matsumoto is centrally located in Nagano and is surrounded by the Japan Alps mountains. The city is especially famous for…
Kanazawa is the city of gold, but that's not all this historical town has to offer. History buffs will love…
Magome was a post town on the Nakasendo Route, which is one of the five routes that connected Edo with…
Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, Shirakawago is best known for its traditional farmhouses in the thatched-roof style…
is a town of old wooden houses standing side-by-side, highlighted by projecting lattice and eaves of uniform height, and it…
You don't need to go all the way to Okinawa if you want to go to a white sandy beach…
While Hiroshima Castle isn't the original castle, it is still worth a visit because of the interesting museum and beautiful…
Near Hiroshima, you can find the famous floating torii gate in Miyajima. Just this vision makes it worth a trip,…