Culture Nachi Taisha - Kumano Kodo Katherine Moore Nachi Taisha with its waterfall and pagoda is one of the 3 sacred shrines of Kumano in the Kii Mountains - and probably the most..
Culture Daio Wasabi Farm Katherine Moore Try Wasabi flavoured everything at Japan's largest Wasabi farm at Hotaka, close to Matsumoto. Watch cool clean water filter..
14 Culture Sapporo Yuki Matsuri at Odori Park Katherine Moore Whether it's by intricate statues of ice or life-size recreations of landmarks in snow you can't fail to be impressed by..
Food Sapporo Beer Museum and Bier Garten Katherine Moore Sapporo Beer Museum offers a free tour and great value beer, while the adjacent Bier Garten offers eats & drinks
Food Yakiniku Beer Hall - Abashiri Katherine Moore Taste the rainbow with Abashiri Brewery's Technicolor Beer and Barbecue at Yakiniku Beer Hall
11 Culture Ryoan-ji, North West Kyoto Katherine Moore Set in a large garden with a pond, Ryoan-ji is the home of Japan's most famous Zen Garden. Sit in quite contemplation and maybe..
Activities Jodogahama - Sanriku Coast Katherine Moore Jodogahama Beach in Iwate is out of the way and out of this world! Visit this beach with great swimming to see why it was described..
Accommodation Temple Lodging at Mount Koya Katherine Moore Stay overnight at a temple lodging at the sacred Mount Koya and learn more about Buddhism! Try "Shojin Ryori" Buddhist Vegertarian..