Activities Suizenji Park Yolanda Marta Kartika Suizenji Park was originally a temple (Temple Suizenji), but at around... 1600, the owner built a huge park around this temple.
Culture The Grandness of Ise Jingu Arlene Bastion There is a grandness, too, in the simple yet imposing architecture, with... At Geku, people held their hands out over a piece of rock and prayed.
Food Nagomi Visit Anne Lauenroth strive for a more authentic experience: trying local foods, meeting local people... The concept is as simple as it is brilliant: bringing together Japanese
Accommodation Matsumoto Backpackers Hostel Kylie Plester Dorm rooms are quite small, fitting just 3-4 people in female or mixed... The private rooms can fit 2-4 people depending on the size of your group
Area Sakai Sakai is a bustling city in Osaka prefecture brimming with scenic parks, keyhole-shaped burial mounds, and temples. Just under an hour away from Osaka city, Sakai, also well-known for its quality..
Accommodation Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program Kathryn Wortley What’s more, by doing simple tasks together, hosts and visitors alike can... important, though, the experience gave me an opportunity to spend time with people
Culture Yudanaka, Snow Monkeys and Old Post Towns Elena Lisina Returning to Tokyo, I visited many flower gardens and ended with a surprisingly good trip to Narita and its amazing Naritazan temple complex.
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct Beyond its spectacle, the festival remains a community tradition, bringing people