Activities Shosenkyo Ropeway Cathy Cawood Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Rakanji, also known as Yasaburodake, for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese..
Activities Autumn Colors at Shosenkyo Gorge Cathy Cawood Shosenkyo Gorge has magnificent scenery and is famous for autumn color. An easy trail runs along the river from the gorge entrance..
Food How Do You Take Your Tea? Cathy Cawood Learning how tea is blended at Mixcha Tea Blending workshop experience in Shizuoka, sampling green and black Japanese teas at Green..
Culture Shingen-ko Festival in Kofu City Early - Mid Apr Shingen-ko is the biggest samurai festival in Japan. The festival takes place in spring and the highlight is a procession through..
Activities Guide to Visiting Zoorasia Cathy Cawood Also known as Yokohama Dobutsuen, Zoorasia is 'walking safari' zoo with animals from all over the world. It's a great..
Activities Shizuoka's Green Tea Cathy Cawood Shizuoka Prefecture is a great place to visit tea farms and factories and learn more about green tea. 40 percent of Japan’s te..
Culture Gunma Power Spot Haruna Shrine Cathy Cawood Haruna Shrine dates back to 586 AD, and the oldest cedar here is thought to be 1200 years old. The shrine is considered a power..
Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan Feb 11th - Apr 18th Antique hina doll sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric..