13 Culture Seiun-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In Toi on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Seiun-ji is a restful Buddhist temple with plenty of interesting,..
Culture Tokyo Tableware Festival 2026 Late Nov - Early Dec Held at Tokyo Dome from 4th to 12th February, Tokyo Tableware Festival features over 200 sale stands and displays, selling and showcasing..
12 Culture Chosho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture, Chosho-ji is a venerable Buddhist temple, home to some impressive,..
14 Activities Tsuta no Hosomichi Hiking Trail Peter Sidell In Utsunoya in the outskirts of Shizuoka City in central Japan, Tsuta no Hosomichi is a fairly easy hiking trail, up and down a..
Accommodation BnB Plus Otsuka Capsule Hostel Peter Sidell Close to Otsuka station on the main Yamanote loop line in Tokyo, BnB is a cosy, good value hostel with comfortable capsule beds.
8 Culture Kasamori Inari Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Kasamori Inari is a small but interesting shinto shrine.
Shopping Mark-Is Shopping Centre in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Mark Is is a small but enjoyable shopping centre, with stores selling a wide..
Culture Sumpu Takumi-Shuku Craft Centre Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district close to Shizuoka city in central Japan, Sumpu Takumi-Shuku is a traditional hand-craft arts center,..