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Tokyo

Gardens & Parks

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Firefly Fantasy

See the fireflies in summertime in the beautiful garden behind the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo.

By Todd Wojnowski

Akita

Religion

Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church

Seitai Hoshikai in Japanese means the Institute of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist. It is a community of nuns living a life of dedication in a convent, located in a semi- rural area 8km north east from Akita City. It is accessible from JR Akita Railway Station or the cruise port terminal by bus or taxi.

By Bonson Lam

Tokyo

Gardens & Parks

Rockabilly Dancers At Yoyogi Park

Every Sunday rockabilly dancers gather at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo

By Michelle Madden

Kanagawa

Gardens & Parks

Hokokuji Bamboo Garden in Kamakura

The 2,000 Moso-bamboo garden at Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura is not only a great alternative to the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, it's a perfect escape for peace and tranquility.

By Jessica A Paje

Kyoto

Gardens & Parks

Ohara Village

Retrace the steps of a forgotten princess in this sublime mountainside village just 40 mins north of Kyoto

By Bonson Lam

Kyoto

Festivals

Wazuka - Japanese Tea Town

Wazuka is a traditional Japanese tea town, with picturesque scenery and mind-clearing, heart-warming Japanese tea. Its tea industry dates back more than 800 years with 300 families making tea today. There is a teatopia festival each November, and it makes a great day trip from Kyoto or Nara. Why not try its tea flavoured soba.

By Simona Zavadckyte

Tokyo

Gardens & Parks

Iris Garden at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Walk amongst a grove of irises at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo in springtime.

By Victoria Vlisides

Wakayama

Historical

Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave

Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors can explore this impressive cave that was once a hidden pirate's lair.

By Sandra Isaka