16 Temples & Shrines Untoan Temple in Minami-Uonuma Haruka Saijo The No.1 Hermitage Temple in Japan and its lush beauty
Historical The Shade of Cedars Trail Nathaniel Green This is an excellent hike through some back country near Tokyo that includes that great Mitake mountain shrine.
Culture Kishiwada Danjiri Hall Mary Kawai An interactive museum celebrating the Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri.
Traditional Warp Station Edo Tom Roseveare Warp Station Edo is actually used for filming 17th century period dramas and... 2 'open set' zones, Inn Town and Downtown.
Historical Former Residence of Lafcadio Hearn Featured When walking the streets of Matsue, you might notice the image of a Westerner on signs, and some quotes engraved on stone plaques around town.
13 Temples & Shrines Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 2 Larry Knipfing Sit, stare out at them, and meditate to your heart's content.
11 Gardens & Parks Itoyama Park in Imabari Anonymous Itoyama Park in Imabari stands on a hill offering a 360-degree view of the Shimanami Kaido, the Seto Inland Sea and Mt. Takanawa.
Culture Ueno Park, Taito-ku Michael Kaplan Ueno Park is a large public space located in central Tokyo, and one of the first public parks in Japan.