Activities Mountain Hiking Trails in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood Beautiful hiking trails high in the mountains of Northern Yamanashi on Ōdarumi Pass, 2,365m above sea level.
13 Culture Hodosan Shrine in Nagatoro Cathy Cawood Gorgeously decorated Hodosan Shrine in Nagatoro, Saitama
11 Activities Nagatoro Iwadatami Cathy Cawood View layered rock formations or take a boat ride at Iwadatami Gorge on the Arakawa River in Saitama.
Culture Hydrangeas at Saruhashi Cathy Cawood Saruhashi is a 1300 year old fairy-tale bridge, also known as the Monkey Bridge, in Otsuki City, Yamanashi. There is a pretty hydrangea..
14 Culture Lotus Blooms at Yakushiike Park Cathy Cawood Exquisite pink blooms in the lotus pond at Yakushiike Park in Machida
15 Culture Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
Food Craft Beer at Spring Valley Brewery Cathy Cawood Try six different craft beers in a trendy brewery restaurant at Daikanyama Log Road in Shibuya.
Food The Best Udon Ever Cathy Cawood Thick udon noodles in delicious rich meat soup from Nikuju no Nantetsu will be the best udon you ever tasted!