Planning Japan Travel Ideas: Where to Visit in Japan Joanna Ligon In summer, explore the colorful flower fields of Furano and Biei, where... The Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama, weaves through
Activities A Day at the Beach in Kochi City’s Outskirts Japan Travel the most intensive efforts. 9:00-17:00 (entrance closes at 16:30) 830 Urado-shiroyama... need to arrange some alternative transport to the bus. 24 hours 778 Urado
Planning First Time to Sapporo Tom Roseveare the lavender rows — another Hokkaido favorite reminiscent of Biei and Furano
12 Culture Minobusan Kanto Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell In Futako-Tamagawa in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Minobusan Kanto Betsuin is a charming Buddhist temple, with interesting statues and carvings, and an
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still in operation.
Culture Utsunomiya – Home of Oya Stone Lisa Wallin Its distinctive qualities and color made it a favorite of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Planning Tokyo's Katsushika City Ward Sleiman Azizi Tateishi Kumano Shrine On first look, this local Shinto shrine doesn'... ;t seem like much but Tateishi Kumano Shrine is more than it seems.
Activities The Forest, Japan’s Best Kept Secret Alena Eckelmann For example, walking along the Kumano Kodo, a network of ancient pilgrimage... Some parts of the trail are located in the Yoshino-Kumano National Park