9 Room of Sonogi, Siebold's Lover Takako Sakamoto I enjoyed sumptuous Shippoku Cuisine in a room named after Siebold's mistress, the Room of Sonogi!
12 Plum Trees in Limelight at Yokokan Takako Sakamoto Pretty plum blossoms illuminated in the night at Yokokan Garden in Fukui. Although there weren't many plum trees in the garden,..
8 Ryouzen-ji Temple Yoshifumi Hara Ryouzen-ji Temple is starting point of the Shikoku pilgrimage, and therefore, is always crowded with many travelers and pilgri..
9 Cherry Blossoms in Kusatsu, Shiga Cathy Cawood For a pleasant spring outing in Kusatsu, visit a lodge once patronized by nobility traveling on the Tokaido, and enjoy cherry blossoms..
16 Kamakura Prince Hotel Takako Sakamoto Located a 15 minute drive from JR Kamakura Station, Kamakura Prince Hotel promises you a tranquil holiday away from the crowds,..
6 Joeiji and Garden Mandy Bartok Joeiji and Garden is a quiet oasis away from the main sights of Yamaguchi, with a famous stroll garden tucked away behind the temple's..
24 The Snow Monsters of Zao Radica Sooknarine The Snow Monsters of Zao are a major wintertime tourist attraction in Yamagata Prefecture.
10 Mysterious Miyajima at Night Larry Knipfing Mysterious Miyajima at Night is truly beautiful. These photos were taken in late November.