Camping & Trekking Picnic at Mount Wakakusa Karen Zheng Located in the ancient capital, Nara, Mount Wakakusa used to be a volcano. Access is limited at different times of the year, b..
11 Outdoors Sakura of Mount Yoshino in Nara Stephanie Marley Mount Yoshino has been known for its blossoms and tradition of mountain worship (shugendo) since antiquity. Shrines, sweeping sakura,..
Activities Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Paul Hackshaw Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine) is one of the oldest and most famous Japanese shrines in the central Nara area
13 Outdoors Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offered to..
Activities Nara City Celine Villeneuve Visit Nara, ancient capital and combination of history and nature.
Camping & Trekking Odai-ga-hara Hiking Trail Paul Hackshaw Odai-ga-hara is one of Kansai's best hiking trails