13 Culture Kitano-Tenman Shrine in Kobe Cathy Cawood Views over Kobe, bonsai pines and fortune telling papers at this pretty shrine in Kitano-cho.
Culture Awaji Hanasajiki Park Cathy Cawood Beautiful flower park Awaji Hanasajiki has mass plantings of various flowers throughout the year.
Food Totoro Restaurant in Himeji José Manuel Zardain Totoro in Himeji is a standing sushi restaurant in Himeji. People wait sometimes for even an hour before going in and having its..
Beauty & Spa Visiting Kinosaki Onsen José Manuel Zardain Kinosaki Onsen is famous for its seven hot springs. However, there are some small secrets that will make your stay here even more..
Culture Engyoji Temple José Manuel Zardain Engyoji is located at Mount Shosha in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a special temple known for its architecture, autumn leaves,..
Activities Discovering Awaji Island Janessa Landry Have you ever seen the Rainbow Bridge that extends from Hyogo to Awaji? Have you ever wondered what's on Awaji? I did and this..
Accommodation Nishimuraya Honkan Featured Nishimuraya Honkan is a traditional and luxurious ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo. The hotel has won numerous awards and continues..
Culture Visiting Kobe's Ikuta-Jinja Shrine Lygia Priscilla In Japan's port city of Kobe, Ikuta-jinja is a captivating shinto shrine, one of the oldest in Japan, built by the Jingu empire..