Culture Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Otaru is a small port city where atmospheric charm and breathtaking sceneries meet artisanal traditions and local gastronomy.
Culture Yasaka Shrine 4.7 (3Reviews) The Yasaka Cry, located in the Gion district in Kyoto, is often referred to as the Gion Shrine. The shrine is one of the most famous shrines in the city..
Culture Kinkakuji Temple 4.8 (4Reviews) Well known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a three-story Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) were..
Culture Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 5 (3Reviews) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located in southern Hiroshima, sits across from the Atomic Bomb Dome in the Peace Memorial Park. The museum houses information..
Culture Sagamihara Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Apr 4th - Apr 5th Held beneath a stunning 500-meter stretch of cherry trees along Sakura Street near Sagamihara City Hall, the Sagamihara Cherry Blossom..
Culture Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 5th Each spring, Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo offers visitors a chance to experience Kyoto's cherry blossoms after dark, combining..
Culture Yomitan Pottery Market 2027 Late Feb Japan is home to a number of different pottery towns, and Yomitan on Okinawa's western coast is one of them. The town hosts..
Culture Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri 2026 Mid Aug The Fukagawa Hachiman Matruri is one of the three biggest festivals held in Toyo. Nicknamed mizu-kake matsuri, literally water throwing..