Activities 7 Must Visit Places in Fukui LA Amsden A center of Zen, the dinosaur capital and now recognized as a gourmet center of Japan, explore one of the least visited prefectures of Japan.
Activities 4 Spots for Spring Flowers in Akita Kim Bergström Famous for sake, snow, and hot springs, Akita Prefecture initially evokes ideas of a winter wonderland.
Accommodation Yutorelo Nishiizu Onsen Hotel, Toi Peter Sidell On the west coast of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Yutorelo Nishiizu is an elegant but affordable hotel, with rooftop hot spring baths
Last Call: Tohoku Summer Festivals Justin Velgus Aug 5, 2015 The six prefectures of the Tohoku region of Japan each celebrate their own unique annual festival, all happening around the first week of August.
Accommodation Top 5 Hotels and Views Across the Setouchi Featured Hotel Limani is located in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, towards the... is accessed via boat or ferry from multiple ports in Okayama or Kagawa Prefectures
Culture Corn Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug The Yatsugatake corn variant grows well in Japan and is said to be sweeter than various fruits, and it's celebrated at a fun annual event in Shiga Prefecture
Activities Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Week, it's popular with visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Feb 15, 2025 However, the team at Lonely Planet have offered Yoshino in Nara Prefecture