9 Cherry Blossom Evenings in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Spring is lovely in Kyoto. In the evening the Takase River and Niomon-dori are great places to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
10 Illuminated Yokokan Garden in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Everything in the garden, trees, lanterns, bridges, was mirrored on the still water of the pond, and the simple beauty of it awed the visitors.
Activities Growth Link Playroom in Kachidoki Sue Ann Kunath Slightly unknown playroom in Kachidoki, operated by the NPO Growth Link, is a play paradise for toddlers.
11 Izakaya Maedaya Ichirin in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Located in Katamachi, Izakaya Maedaya Ichirin takes pride in serving the very best food you can get in the 'seafood kingdom' of Fukui!
9 Good Old Japan in Toyama Takako Sakamoto Gokayama Ainokura Gassho-style Village will remind you of good old days in Japan as you spend a relaxing time in the quaint, cozy atmosphere.
11 Lake Chuzen-ji in Winter Todd Wojnowski In winter, the pure, natural beauty of the area really stands out.
Fukui's Lake Kuzuryu in Winter Hiroshi Ohnuki Winter beauty of Lake Kuzuryu in Fukui Prefecture captured from the sky.
10 Stolen Glimpses of Byodo-in Cathy Cawood Views of Byodo-in at Uji, taken from the path outside the temple grounds, with tiled roof tops rising above green trees.