18 Culture Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko Takako Sakamoto Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
Culture Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikko Cathy Cawood 400 year old Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikkō holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tree-lined avenue in the world.
15 Culture Igami-jinja Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Igami-jinja is a shinto shrine with an atmospheric forest setting and a host of
Food Gastro-Tourism in Snow Country Rufus Starbuck Learn about Snow Country food culture as a local guide takes you foraging for mushrooms in the forests and mountains of Yuzawa.
Accommodation Hollywood Sauna & Spa in Okayama Connor Lappin Step inside a hotel that will take you back to the roots of Japanese society. Visit Hollywood Sauna & Spa in Okayama.
10 Taizo-in Zen Garden, Kyoto Illaura Rossiter The Taizo-in Zen Garden at Myoshin Temple in Kyoto are known for their beautiful Yin and Yang rock gardens as well as their stunning cherry tree.
Culture Ancient Lotus Village in Gyouda Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the sleeping beauty who woke up after 1400 years of sleep at Ancient Lotus Village in Gyouda City.
6 Culture Sengaku-ji Temple in Shirokanedai Kasia Szumna One step from the main street in a modern Shirokanedai district and you find yourself time travelling.
