Activities Nagano: From Monkeys to Temples Rey Waters A one day trip to observe the famous Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkeys) and a walk from Nagano station to the Zenkoji Temple complex.
9 Culture Hounji Peter Sidell Close to Shimizu station in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hounji is a small but appealing Buddhist temple, with some interesting statues and carvings
Activities 5 Must-visit Places in Downtown Shimonoseki Kim Bergström Completed in July of 1996, the tower reaches a height of 153 meters, with
Food 4 Must-Visit Hamburger Eateries in Shinagawa City Featured CAFE.ALPS is a short one minute walk from Ebara-Nakanobu Station... and is located on the second floor of a building right in front of the station
Culture Moving of the Seto Canal Carp 2026 Mid Oct , Ninomachi and Sannomachi, and is a 5-minute walk from Hida-Furukawa Station
10 Beauty & Spa Kinugawa Onsen Peter Sidell onsen (hot-spring baths) that are open to the public; the staff at the station... don't have the time or inclination for an onsen, in front of the station
13 Culture Noritake Garden, Nagoya Peter Sidell Close to Nagoya station in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Noritake Garden is a historical site with pleasant lawns, restaurants and shops.
13 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Art, Matsudai Rufus Starbuck A large collection of Echigo-Tsumari art installations right by Matsudai Station in Tokamachi, Niigata.