Activities Ishibutai Stone Tumulus Matthew Eynon Ishibutai Stone Tumulus dates from the Asuka Period [552-645] and is believed to be the tomb of a powerful member of the Soga clan...
Activities Saidaiji station to Toushodaiji Paul Hackshaw This is a description of an approximately two hour walking tour heading south of Yamato Saidaiji station to Yakushiji temple near..
Sports & Fitness Nara Velodrome Paul Hackshaw Experience the thrill of cycle racing in a purpose built stadium close to central Nara. Events are held on a regular basis so check..
Activities Taimadera Temple Aries Lucea Taimadera temple grounds consist of a main temple, a number of smaller ones, 2 temple towers, patches of garden and a main garden...
Activities Koriyama Castle Cherry Blossoms Erin Fitzgerald For the cherry blossom season, the site of Koriyama Castle explodes into gentle pink beauty for Oshiro Matsuri, or the Castle Festival...
Activities The Azaleas of Mount Katsuragi Guillaume Doré Take a hike to see the Azalea blooms at Mount Katsuragi in the month of May.
