Festivals Takasaki Park Hollie Mantle the ponds, packed with enormous koi carp of all shapes and sizes, or take... the sakura trees are not in bloom, come here and sit beneath the trees, take
9 Gardens & Parks Nakatsu Bansho-En Garden, Marugame Peter Sidell Marugame in Japan's Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku island, Nakatsu Bansho-En is a traditional garden, with hundreds of trees and bushes around a miniature lake
Historical The Kourakukan Justin Velgus that incorporates a bit more comedy and fun during the dance portion to make... Take off your shoes and pass through the lobby.
Festivals Kashimo Justin Dart Jinja Fight Festival - where I was actually a participant, I was given sake... "Welcome to Kashimo, goo luck ... hey you haven't had enough sake
8 Temples & Shrines Shuzen-ji Hie Jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima In 807, priest Kukai set up this shrine at the same time he established Shuzen-ji Temple.
Historical The Great Buddha of Gifu Michelle Ishiki It's not the largest or the oldest, but it's unique construction make it well worth a visit.
Historical Hotokeguara, the Buddha Rock Shawn Swinger Some come here to reflect on Buddhist thought, while others come to take... high bear population near Hotokegaura, which is not a problem if you take
Culture Earth Celebration on Sado Island 2024 Mid - Late Aug Take the matsuri (festival) atmosphere but change amateur drummers for... globe to play large concert halls showcasing its wild drumming but they make