Culture Top 10 Destinations in Tottori Niaya Harper A top 10 list of the best places to visit in Tottori Prefecture, from sand dunes and temples to historic anime towns!
12 Culture Chosho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture, Chosho-ji is a venerable Buddhist temple, home to some impressive, striking statues.
8 Culture Kasamori Inari Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Kasamori Inari is a small but interesting shinto shrine.
17 Activities Plum Blossom Trail in Takao Cathy Cawood In early spring we enjoyed a hike along a well known plum blossom trail in Takao on the edge of Tokyo.
12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some interesting features.
Food Le Blanc Restaurant in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the middle of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Le Blanc is a charming French restaurant, serving tasty food at reasonable prices.
Culture Timber Woodcraft in Shogawa, Toyama Alena Eckelmann river, which flows for 115km through mountains areas, has always played an... was also used as tax payment to the overlords of the Kaga Clan during Japan
9 Culture Eishou-ji Temple in Uguisudani Peter Sidell In the Uguisudani district of Tokyo, Eishou-ji is a quiet, restful Buddhist temple, with some interesting features and beautiful wooden carvings.
