Kamikochi is a remote mountainous highland in the northern part of the Japanese Alps, which has been preserved in its…
Niigata city is a pleasant place, with plenty of open spaces, making the city feel more spacious and less cramped…
Noto Peninsula is known for its coastal scenery, particularly along the Okunoto Coast and the Kongo Coast, as well as…
Lake Hamanako is a resort area, with an amusement park and onsen with lake views. Located on the way between…
You don't need to go all the way to Okinawa if you want to go to a white sandy beach…
Nagoya doesn't feature often on tourists' itineraries, but If you would still find yourself in Nagoya, there are plenty of…
Toyota City is known for the great Toyota Museum and car factory, but did you know that the city also…
Okunoshima is better known as 'rabbit island' for its many cute furry inhabitants. Learn more about this animal-lovers paradise near…
Matsue is not a famous tourist destination, but it has plenty to offer. What to think of viewing Matsue Castle,…
Tsuwano in Shimane is a small castle town that prides itself on traditional arts, crafts, and literature. Find out what…
The preserved canal town of Kurashiki is a great place to visit if you want to be transported back in…
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,…
Yamaguchi City is not a famous tourist destination, but there's enough to see here. What would you think of a…
The Iya Valley region is a scenic area known for its dramatic mountain valleys and old vine bridges. Find out…
Tokushima City is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and there are two reasons to go here; the Naruto…
Kotohira is a small town in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Kompirasan, Shikoku's most popular shrine. Find out what…
Takamatsu is home to Japan's largest garden, Ritsurin-Koen. This garden is a fine example of landscaping, borrowing the pine-clad scenery…
Matsuyama is the largest city in Shikoku and is especially famous for the beautiful Dogo hot spring that's housed in…
Kochi is a major city in Shikoku, one of Japan's lesser-known islands. But it is very much worth a visit…