Camping & Trekking Ryuko-ji Temple in Uwajima Anonymous Ryuko-ji, the Temple of the Dragon’s Light, is temple No. 41 of the 88 sacred temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage. It’s more Shi..
Activities Okayama Station Rory Jackson Okayama's main station is a centralized and convenient transit hub with a huge range of connecting train lines and transport..
Activities Marvel at the Usuki Stone Buddhas Mandy Bartok Over 60 stone buddha statues dating from over a thousand years ago are carved into the cliffs outside of Usuki town in eastern Oita..
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2025 Early Apr There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of hidden..
Activities Hiking Mount Takamiyama in Onomichi Guillaume Doré Stop by Mount Takamiyama for an easy ride and a great point of view on the Seto inland sea and it’s islands.
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's also..
9 Activities Cherry Blossoms at Kumamoto Castle Steve Morton Despite suffering damage during last year’s earthquake, Kumamoto Castle is still a great place to visit, especially during the..
Activities Sakura Season at Handayama Botanical Garden Kim Okayama's Handayama Botanical Garden is an impressive spot to visit year-round for nature lovers. The garden is home to around..