Culture Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens Sarah Chaney Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past ponds,..
Accommodation House of Light, Tokamachi Rufus Starbuck The House of Light is a guest house and work of art that is part of the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale. A pretty Japanese style house..
Culture Chinkoro Winter Markets, Tokamachi Rufus Starbuck The Chinkoro Winter Markets in Tokamachi take place on January 10, 15, 20 & 25. They are a traditional craft and farmers' market..
Accommodation Kuretake Inn Kakegawa Peter Sidell In the historical castle town Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture mid-way between Tokyo and Kyoto, Kuretake Inn is a well..
Shopping Nukumori-no-Mori Peter Sidell Near Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Nukumori-no-Mori is a cute forest fantasy village, its cottages and mushroom..
Culture Kibitsujinja Shrine Featured A majestic temple in the Okayama Prefecture, where visitors can experience a unique ceremony of divination.
Activities Tour of Mount Rokko Jaime Wong Use the Rokkosan Tourist Pass to see all that Mt Rokko has to offer!