Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson The shrine is the site of traditional festivals almost every month, and... at the time of my visit I had just missed the Shinto purification festival
Culture Ota City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Each August, the shrine hosts a lantern festival with priests and attendants... made of Japanese cypress, while in October, the temple hosts a week-long festival
Food Regional Ramen - Kanto Sleiman Azizi broth, Sano ramen from Tochigi prefecture serves a relatively thick yet flat
9 Tower of the Sun and Plum Blossoms Takako Sakamoto Plum Festival at The Natural and Cultural Gardens
Area Toyama City Toyama is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, and is perfect for people who are interested in history, art, and medicine. The Toyama Glass Art Museum houses a great variety of glass art from..
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 22, 2025 Combined with the region's many festivals, including the colorful Hanagasa
Activities Kokonoe Yume Bridge Mandy Bartok The bridge seems to float over the forested valley below, constructed at
Activities Tokyo's Top Ginkgo Tree Destinations Kim Bergström best spots to enjoy autumn in all of Japan, and the Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival... An annual festival takes place along the route during the mid-November