Culture Kyoto Ninna-ji Temple, Omuro Palace Tomoko Kamishima Ninna-ji Temple, established in 888, is a balanced blend of aristocratic elegance and Buddhism simplicity. Its zig-zagging wooden..
Nightlife Sakae & Ginza Streets after dark Jenny Cook Many cities in Japan have a place in their heart called little Ginza. It is the place to go when you are dressed up for a big night..
12 Activities Makizaki Wind Park Tristan Scholze Sea breezes fashion the igneous rock formations and flora of this park on Tsuno Island in Yamaguchi.
Culture Basho Memorial Hall Museum Laura Welch The temple at Yamadera isn't all there is to see - give your body a rest and let your mind learn about Japan's most famous..
Culture Sengan-En Garden, Kagoshima Peter Sidell Sengan-En is a beautiful, relaxing traditional landscaped garden to the south of Japan's Kagoshima City, which also includ..
7 Culture Nihonbashi Manish Prabhune Nihonbashi ("Japan Bridge") is considered the kilometer zero point of Tokyo, the point held as a reference to indicate the distance..
9 Activities Mount Gusuku, Ie-Jima Peter Sidell The only mountain on the small island of Ie-Jima in Japan's tropical chain Okinawa, Mount Gusuku gives a beautiful panorama..