Culture Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann Kurama Temple, a tale of mountain goblins, samurai and a Reiki Master
Food Ittetsu Ramen Benjamin Stock A mom & pop ramen shop, one of the best in Himeji, that only uses organic vegetables.
Accommodation Chisun Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi Peter Sidell One of a chain of budget hotels in Japan, Chisun Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi is convenient for Himeji Castle and the town's other..
10 Activities Mikiyama Mushroom Hunt Benjamin Stock Willing participants can join experts to hunt for wild mushrooms, eat the choicest ones in freshly made miso soup, and hopefully..
Shopping Nara's Organic Farmers Market Joan Lambert Bailey The Nara Organic Farmers Market is a rare opportunity to venture off the tourist trail
Activities Higashi Hongan-ji Temple Kyoto Justin Velgus Higashi Honganji, or the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow, is the head temple of Shin Buddhism, located a few minutes walk from..
Culture Hikone Castle Bryan Baier One of the 12 remaining pre Edo-era castles in Japan just outside of Kyoto
Activities Suma Rikyu Park Kota Takahashi A short trip from Kobe, this expansive garden offers a great chance for the traveler to relax from the beaten path of the usual..
