6 The Rotemburo of Ryokan Yamabiko Mandy Bartok The rotemburo of Ryokan Yamabiko is the largest in Kurokawa Onsen and worth seeking out for a relaxing soak.
14 Okutama's Kazuma Gorge Steve Morton Often dubbed as Okutama`s most peaceful valley, it is hard not to be impressed by Kazuma Gorge!
14 Cycling Otsu Waterfront Cathy Cawood Path along the edge of Lake Biwa from Hama-Otsu to Ishiyama has great views over the water.
16 Miyagi's Hotel Harada in Sakura Takako Sakamoto Located just in front of JR Funaoka Station, Miyagi's Hotel Harada in Sakura becomes a tourist base when Shibata Sakura Festival..
6 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Located deep in the woods of Sagano area of Kyoto, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is famous for its 1,200 Rakan stone statues. It is also..
11 Sugawara Shrine in Machida Cathy Cawood Tenjin shrine where Japanese pray for to the god Tenjin for scholastic success.
6 Miyama Village Bonson Lam Miyama is a village hidden behind the mountains far from modernity in the heart of Kyoto Prefecture. While it is easily access..