15 Takeda Shrine Cathy Cawood Kofu shrine dating from late Meiji was built on the ruins of Takeda Shingen's fortified home, and has a museum with artifacts..
Activities Kasadera Kannon Temple Chris Glenn The old Tokaido runs directly below and around the Kasadera Temple in Nagoya, one of the more beautiful temples along the old roadway...
Shopping The Giant Store Imabari Anonymous If you want to explore the Ehime side of the Shimanami Kaido by bicycle, the Giant Store Imabari is a good place to start. You can..
Food Menya Teru Ramen Christie Petrakopoulou Menya Teru: Inexpensive, tasty ramen chain in Osaka that uses only natural ingredients
Transportation SL Yamaguchi-go Steam Train Avery Morrow Ride a working steam locomotive through rural Yamaguchi prefecture into old Tsuwano
Accommodation Beppu Yukemuri-no-oka Youth Hostel Featured Beppu Yukemuri Youth Hostel is located in Kannawa, a great tourist spot in Beppu City, famous for the hell hot springs.
Beauty & Spa The Shimokita Hanto Amber Mezbourian Take a roadtrip to one of Honshu's remotest spots, visit the entrance to Hell, and admire the amazing rock formations at Hotoke-ga-ura...