Culture Kanagawa Prefecture's Castle Sites Elizabeth S Kanagwa Prefecture doesn't boast as many castle sites as others in the region, but three of them are worth visiting for day..
Culture Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage Elizabeth S Ibaraki Prefecture’s castle towns preserve a few vestiges of the feudal past. Communities have restored historically important..
Culture Ohi Shrine - Funabashi Daijingu Elizabeth S Ohi Shrine or Funabashi Daijingu, the oldest and largest shrine in Funabashi, has long associations with the shoguns and Ise Shrine...
Transportation Biwa Club Michi no Eki Elizabeth S Japan's extensive michi no eki, or road stations, provide travelers with relaxing surroundings and connections to local culture...
Activities Taibusamisaki Nature Park Elizabeth S Taibusamisaki Nature Park in Minamiboso City was once a strategic lookout over Tokyo Bay. A forest park with winding trails, beaches,..
Culture Saimyoji Temple Elizabeth S Saimyoji, Mashiko's Shingon Buddhist temple, replete with heritage structures, is one of the oldest in east Japan. It's..
Culture Saitama City's Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward in Saitama City is famed for generations of doll artisans and showrooms full of dolls of all kinds and their acc..
Activities Koga Kubo Park Elizabeth S Koga Kubo Park in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture celebrates peach blossoms each spring and puts on a breathtaking display of autumn..