Area Tenri Tenri is a small city located just to the south of Nara city and is noted for being the location of the headquarters of Tenri-kyo, an offshoot Buddhist religion. It is also the only city in Japan..
Culture Osaka Aquarium Kaitlynn Scannell Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest public aquariums in the world. The aquarium is a must see with an 8 story "Ring ..
Culture Otsu Festival 2026 Mid Oct Otsu Matsuri takes place in early October and features thirteen ornate floats with ingenious mechanical puppets.
Food Nishiki by the Katsura River Yu Nakao Nishiki is a fine restaurant on the Katsura River in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. It is a fine place to enjoy Kawadoko Ryori in..
Culture Gose's Sougetsusai Festival Aries Lucea Sougetsusai a festival that celebrates architecture and community spirit.
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Oct Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your summer..
Accommodation Hotel Yoshida Higashi Maizuru Bonson Lam Hotel Yoshida Higashi Maizuru is an old 30-room premise with Japanese and Western room options. It is about 10 minutes by foot..
14 New Year at Fushimi Inari Shrine Cathy Cawood At New Year, Fushimi Inari Shrine is always extremely crowded but the atmosphere is festive and exciting. Evening is a good time..