8 Culture Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls Takako Sakamoto Rare build-up of ice on the rocks of Nachi Falls, and beautiful Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture.
13 Snow at Nanzenji Cathy Cawood Japanese temples like Kyoto's Nanzenji look beautiful after a fall of snow.
Nightlife Takimi Koji street in Umeda, Osaka Lester Goh Experience a different Osaka in Takimi Koji Street, Umeda,Osaka.
11 Snow along Biwako Canal Cathy Cawood Snow transforms Biwako Canal in Kyoto Yamashina into a winter wonderland.
12 Culture Snow at Honkokuji in Yamashina Cathy Cawood Snow transformed Honkokuji in Kyoto Yamashina into an incredibly beautiful scene, contrasting with the red bridge, the wooden temple..
10 Kabuki at Minamiza Cathy Cawood At the end of the year, Minamiza Theater on Shijo Street in Kyoto hosts a special kabuki performance showcasing talent from all..
Accommodation Rice Terrace Villa Sasayuri-ann Geoff Day An ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-Ann in Nara Prefecture is the perfect combination of Japaneses style and luxurious..
Culture Shiga Omi Textile Factory Kenny King Hin Choi The Shiga Omi textil facrtory is the only factory in the Shiga region practicing authentic ways of textile production.