7 Activities On Top of Miyajima C. Rio A UNESCO world heritage site, the gate at Miyajima is one of the most heavily photographed objects in all of Japan.
12 Culture Kodai-ji Temple's Lovely Grounds Larry Knipfing In 1606, Kita-no-Mandokoro established this temple in memory of her late husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest-ever..
7 Culture The Weeping Cherry of Kiyamachi Bonson Lam Kiyamachi is Pontocho's little known sister. Quiet and unassuming, this charming walkway by the canal is perfect for first time..
9 Strolling Takayama Streets Takako Sakamoto Hida Takayama never ceases to delight me every time I visit here. It's a great place to refresh and relax!
6 Culture Yatsushiro Castle Ruins Eitetsu Terakado The Yatsushiro Castle Ruins are a great place for taking a walk and resting. There's also a shrine.
9 Shopping Renovated Manseibashi Station Manish Prabhune Manseibashi Station was closed down in 1943 but was then renovated in 2013 to create a shopping and dining complex called mAAch..
Sumiyoshi-taisha in Osaka Michael Williams Sumiyoshi is a place with two beautiful sights just near each other. Turning left out of Sumiyoshi Taisha station will take yo..
10 Otaru's Hotel Sonia in Hokkaido Sandra Isaka Hokkaido: Located on Otaru's famous brick warehouse lined canal, the Hotel Sonia is a good choice for budget travelers who want..