6 Culture Plum Blossoms and Buddha Victoria Vlisides On the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture lies a hidden gem most tourists
Activities An Oasis of Serenity in Ito Evelyn Liu A day or two in Ito town, on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is a good way to recharge yourself.
8 Culture Shoden-in Temple Sherilyn Siy The Shoden-in Temple traces its history back 1300 years ago during a tumultous period in the Korean peninsula, when a large number of refugees, led by
Accommodation Mizunosato Marukyu Ryokan, Shuzenji Sandra Isaka its friendly staff and cozy traditional atmosphere, the Marukyu Ryokan is a perfect choice for anyone visiting the onsen town of Shuzenji on the Izu Peninsula
Culture Uehara Museum of Art, Shimoda Peter Sidell Near Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Uehara Museum of Art is a beautifully situated museum, home to a collection of modern
Culture Nakagawa Kazumasa Art Museum Peter Sidell On the Manazuru Peninsula, about two hours from Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, this museum is dedicated to the work of local artist Nakagawa Kazumasa
Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch all over the country in order to cycle 100 kilometers around the Oga Peninsula... As the ride is not a tournament, with no prizes awarded to those who ride
10 Culture Taga-jinja Shrine in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami on Japan's Izu Peninsula, Taga-jinja is a leafy, peaceful shinto shrine.