9 Culture Houzou-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell In Utsunomiya in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Houzou-ji is a small but attractive Buddhist temple, with some impressive statues,..
11 Food Restaurant Tensui in Shingu, Wakayama Sandra Isaka Tensui offers delicious and reasonable meals in a lovely 'wa-modern' environment in the city of Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture,..
14 Culture Shimoda Ropeway Jemma King The Shimoda Ropeway is a short walk from the Shimoda train station. It is a great way to see the town in the larger context of its..
12 Culture Surreal Fukiware Falls in Numata Cathy Cawood The gorge at Fukiware Falls has been carved into surreal shapes by the river, resulting in some magnificent scenery.
17 Culture Ueno Toshogu Garden Jeanne Aucerf Hidden in the middle of Tokyo's Ueno Park, this magnificent peony garden is well worth discovering for nature addicts and beauty..
12 Activities Saitama's Ranzan Valley Steve Morton Experience the best of Japan's colorful autumn season in rural Saitama's majestic Ranzan Valley.
7 Culture Kanazawa Bunko, A Samurai's Library Takako Sakamoto Kanazawa Bunko, one of the oldest libraries for samurai in Japan.