Museums Enoshima’s Iwaya Caves Tomoko Kamishima Iwaya are caves on Enoshima island which have been eroded by tides for thousands of years and elevated from the sea by repeated..
Historical The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s ..
Museums Gifu Castle, Park and Ropeway Dee Kernke Gifu castle and Ropeway provides a marvelous view of Gifu City and the Naragarawa River from the top of Mt. Kinka. It was from this..
Historical Tsushima no Miya Festival Early Aug A two day festival held every year. The local train station is also only open during the festival, Tsushima no Miya Station. The..
Museums Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence Katrina Webber Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is now..
Historical The White Heron Castle of Himeji Leslie Taylor Originally built over 400 years ago, Himeji Castle still stands today as a testament to the craftsmanship of its ancient builders...
Museums Kurihama’s Perry Park Tomoko Kamishima Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting point..
Museums Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore and..