Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2025 Early Jan The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it is a great way to start
9 Temples & Shrines The Charming Fukuju-in Febry Fawzi It was completely deserted and peacefully quiet, with charming views of the garden and statues from almost every angle.
Museums Iga Ueno Castle Chris Glenn with one of the finest examples of a Warring States period fortress, and... that the ninja museum and Iga Ueno castle share the same location, Ueno
Museums Hakone's Six World-Class Museums Larry Knipfing And in fact, six of them are (in my opinion) world class.
Culture Cherry Blossoms at Ogi Park Georgina Young Why not celebrate like a local and take part in Hanami?... park is the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
34 Historical Koyasan's Sacred Site: Okunoin Jacquelyn Sy Okunoin, Japan's largest graveyard and home to Kukai's mausoleum... Some people also visit at night and immerse in the solemn and otherworldly
7 Temples & Shrines Dainichiji - Konan City C. Rio As a result, it’s called “Fingernail Yakushi” and is believed to cure illnesses... of the head and upper part of the body.
9 Museums Chichibu Meisenkan Masato Kitamura Next to the famous areas in Gunma and Nagano, Chichibu was also well-known for the production of raw silk and silk goods during the Meiji period and until