9 Activities Road Trip: the Yamanami Highway Ekaterina Bespyatova The Yamanami Highway is a scenic drive through Kyushu's Aso-Kuju National Park, connecting the city of Beppu in Oita and Aso..
12 Culture Kokuzo Shrine Ekaterina Bespyatova Kokuzo shrine is featured in the Engishiki, a thousand-year-old book from the Heian period. It's one of the oldest shrines in..
10 Culture A Visit to Tamozawa Imperial Villa Ekaterina Bespyatova A photo-visit to Tamozawa Imperial Villa, former imperial residence in Nikko. It is a large traditional residence surrounded by..
Accommodation Ashizuri Kokusai Hotel Ekaterina Bespyatova Popular hotel on Cape Ashizuri, offering nice ocean views from its outdoor hot spring bath and from the rooms.
Accommodation Business Hotel Access Awa Ekaterina Bespyatova A basic accommodation good for Shikoku Henro pilgrims travelling by car. It's located in the vicinity of temples 8, 9 and 10...
11 Culture Takachiho Yokagura Ekaterina Bespyatova These traditional Kagura dances based on Japanese mythology are performed daily at Takachiho Shrine. The performance lasts 1 hour..
Culture Hie Shrine on a Rainy Day Ekaterina Bespyatova Rainy day visit to the popular Hie Shrine in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood.
11 Culture Karatsu Kunchi Nighttime Parade Ekaterina Bespyatova Nighttime parade during the famous Karatsu Kunchi Festival, featuring shaped floats dressed with lanterns being pulled through the..