Culture Tokugawa-en, Nagoya Sarah Mathews If, like me, you’re addicted to traditional Japanese Gardens, then be sure to check out Tokugawa-en in Nagoya.
Accommodation InterContinental Tokyo Bay Sarah Mathews Looking for a luxury hotel in Tokyo? The Intercontinental Tokyo Bay is perfectly positioned to explore Odaiba, and offers stunning..
Accommodation Ryokan Seifu-so Sarah Mathews If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Matsumoto, then look no further than Ryokan Seifu-so. You will feel right at home.
Culture Exploring Matsumoto Castle Sarah Mathews I believe Matsumoto Castle should be on everyone's Japan itinerary. It is one of the four castles designated as National Treasures..
Food Cafe du Lievre in Inokashira Park Sarah Mathews Cafe du Lievre is great little cafe on the edge of Inokashira Park.
Beauty & Spa Yakushima Traverse Sarah Mathews A tough but rewarding hike across Yakushima, through the forests that inspired 'Princess Mononoke', past the Jomon sugi..
Culture Boat Ride Through Geibikei Gorge Sarah Mathews Most people go to Hiraizumi for the temples listed as World Heritage Sites. However, you can’t go to this area and miss seeing..
Culture Jomyoji Temple in Kamakura Sarah Mathews Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in peaceful surroundings at the Jomyoji temple in Kamakura.