Transportation Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen Train Bonson Lam Everybody loves a bargain. The Japan Rail Pass is one example. With one week’s unlimited travel around Japan for 28,000 yen, y..
16 Gango-ji in Summer Cathy Cawood Japan's oldest temple has beautiful roof tiles and a lovely summer garden. It seems less impressive than other Nara sites, but..
Food Ikko Restaurant in Saijo Anonymous The freshest fish you can possibly come by—the middle of the restaurant is full of soon-to-be sushi swimming around ready to b..
10 Activities The Sparrows of Tsumago Bonson Lam Retracing the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims and medieval lords from Kyoto to Edo through the mountain paths of the Nakasendo..
6 Food Ippudo Ramen Sanjo Bonson Lam Kyoto’s night owls never had it so good at Ippudo Ramen, where Manhattan meets Hakata in the business center of Kyoto. It show..
Culture The Holland House Anonymous Holland House is one of several historical, foreign homes in the upscale Kitano neighborhood of Kobe.
8 Shopping Denmark House Anonymous The Denmark Hosue in Kitano, Kobe is an exibit of all things Denmark. Drop by with a friend or family to discover something new!
10 Culture The Secret Garden of Koya San Bonson Lam Mount Koya or Koya san is one of the most revered mountain retreats in Japan. If you are here on a weekday, you can stroll the quiet..