11 Activities Doryu Falls Cathy Cawood The Kawamata River Valley has several waterfalls, but Doryu Falls are considered the most beautiful.
6 Culture Shinsho Temple Maren Pauli Shinsho Temple in Hachioji has a bright blue roof with golden decorations that stands out among temples in Japan.
8 Activities Two Hours from Tokyo: Onjuku Beach Victoria Vlisides Splash not summer at the famous Onjuku Beach in Chiba.
10 Culture Kojoji Peter Sidell Near Shimizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kojoji is one of a cluster of four Buddhist temples, with a restful..
13 Activities Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offered to..
7 Culture Takahatafudoson Kongo Temple Maren Pauli See a red five-storied pagoda at Takahatafudoson Kongo Temple and come here in the second half of November for the autumn maple..
14 Activities Satta Toge Pass Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka City in central Japan, the Satta Toge pass is a coastal hiking trail with a good view of the ocean and..