13 Pagoda and Main Hall at Kongorinji Cathy Cawood One of three Kotosanzan temples in Shiga Prefecture famous for wonderful color in autumn, Kongorinji's main hall and pagoda..
12 Exploring Gion Cathy Cawood Gion area in Kyoto has many interesting things to delight a sightseer, like the cute old post office, rickshaws, the giant turnip,..
13 Autumn at Kenroku-en Cathy Cawood One of Japan's most famous gardens, Kenroku-en was lovely when the autumn sunshine made the colored leaves glow. The beautifully..
10 Food Pain Pati Bakery Cathy Cawood Pain Pati bakery and cafe in Machida has delicious baked goods, a pleasant atmosphere, and terrace seating.
Culture Re-building Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Although Kofu Castle was a ruin, authentic replicas of one of the towers and one of the gates have been built by referring to 16th..
8 Amano-Hashidate to Maizuru Cathy Cawood The coastline between Amano-Hashidate and Maizuru has beautiful ocean views, white sandy beaches and a nice smooth road for cycling...
9 From Kotohikihama to Amanohashidate Cathy Cawood Day spent cycling from Kotohikihama through the interior of Tango Peninsula, with its small towns, rice fields and forested hills..
8 Himure Village Club Harie Cathy Cawood Club Harie is a large cake shop and cafe near Himure Shrine, famous for delicious baumkuchen. The cafe has excellent coffee an..