Activities Saijo Tourism & Exchange Center Anonymous The Saijo Tourism & Exchange Center near JR Iyosaijo Station has a good pamphlet in English and some nice exhibits.
10 Outdoors Riding out to Ankoku-ji Michelle Ishiki Gifu Prefecture's only designated National Treasure, Ankoku-ji, is located in northern Takayama. A great destination for cycling,..
Activities Araki: Sentimental Journey Exhibition Jerome Lee Jun 7, 2016 Nobuyoshi Araki's Sentimental Journey solo exhibition is now showing at IMA gallery, in conjunction with the concept store of..
11 Outdoors Mount Asahi's Stunning Contrasts Nicole Bauer Asahi-dake (2290m) in the Daisetsuzan National Park is a magical place. The easily accessible walking trails take you around stunning..
Activities Rakusyou Traditional Garden Cafe [Closed] Yiwen Liang Rakusyou is located moments from the Kodaiji Temple Gardens in Eastern Kyoto and is a favorite spot for locals to enjoy the ga..
Camping & Trekking Tankaku Castle: Shingu Castle Ruins Allison Morris The perfect spot for a spring picnic, the castle ruins in Shingu (Tankaku Castle 丹鶴城) is an easily doable stop during a day..
Outdoors 5 of Chiba's Top Springtime Spots Kim Bergström The spring months in Japan have no shortage of color to enjoy, and Chiba Prefecture is packed with locations to appreciate the..
Camping & Trekking Kanabiki Waterfall Robert Van Egghen Kanabiki waterfall, one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, is a beautiful and refreshing day trip near Miyazu and Amanohashid..