12 Oya Shiryokan - Museum of Stone Sandra Isaka The Oya Shiryokan, in Tochigi Prefecture, is an enormous quarry-turned-museum showcasing the mining history of the town of Oya.
11 Kumamoto City's Kengun Jinja Sandra Isaka Kumamoto's Kengun Jinja is the city's oldest shrine, dating back over 1,450 years. It can be easily visited by streetc..
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture,..
Accommodation Shikoku's Hotel Kazurabashi Sandra Isaka Shikoku's Hotel Kazurabashi, in Tokushima's Iya Valley, is an excellent way to experience the best of Japan - with ama..
12 Around Tokyo's Tachiaigawa Station Sandra Isaka Transport yourself back in time with a visit to Tokyo's Tachiaigawa Station, which sits along the old Tokaido Highway in Shinagawa..
Culture Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja Sandra Isaka Set deep in the mountains of Kyoto, historic Kifune Jinja is a great place to visit for those who want to see a different side of..
12 Secret of Jindai Botanical Park Sandra Isaka Jindai Botanical Park contains a separate 'secret' section that contains a lovely marsh, iris flowers, and trails in a forest..
11 Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple Sandra Isaka Built into the rock wall, Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple is a 'must see' when visiting Hiraizumi, Iwate.