Culture The Spirit of Japan LA Amsden Taicho and he is believed to be the first person to reach the summit of Hakusan... the spirit of the monks live on in the locals and yearly pilgrimages to Hakusan
Colorful Torii Kim Bergström Hitachiota, Ibaraki 313-0043 Tozan Shrine, Saga Arita in... Saga Prefecture is often regarded as the birthplace of pottery in Japan
5 Top Springtime Spots in Ibaraki Kim Bergström Koga Kubo Park Home to over 1500 peach trees, Koga Kubo Park hosts an annual... buffs can learn more about the park's backstory here. 399-1 Konosu, Koga
Culture Shirakawa-Go Village Michael Mighty Hakusan (one of the three holy mountains in Japan) Registered as a World... point in the village visitors can enjoy a stunning panoramic view with Mt Hakusan
Culture Places of Scenic Beauty and History in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Location: 3-7-1 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 〒112-0001 (nearest station: Hakusan
8 Culture Autumn Leaves at Natadera Temple Kathryn Wortley Each autumn, Natadera Temple near Kaga Onsen is framed in stunning shades of red, orange and yellow leaves, making it well worth the short trip from Kanazawa
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Niigata Kim Bergström Ipponsugi District, Sumoto, Gosen City, Niigata Hakusan Park... Niigata City's Hakusan Park is a pleasant place to visit in spring
Activities Nara's Mitarai Canyon Bryan Baier where it meets the Amanokawa a few kilometers above the town of Tenkawa Kawa-ai... hot spring town of Dorogawa Onsen with the mountain village of Tenkawa Kawa-ai