Culture Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026 Late Aug filleting demonstration, where visitors can watch skilled chefs at work and sample
Activities Winter Views of Hida Furukawa Japan Travel stylish restaurants serving seasonal local food, and peaceful snow-covered temples
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..
Transportation Transit Guide: JR Kansai Area Pass Joanna Ligon Himeji, home to its UNESCO-listed castle; Wakayama, known for seaside temples... Usage Using the JR Kansai Area Pass is simple.
Food The Best Bread in Morioka Justin Velgus What started as a simple bakery in 1948 has boomed in recent years to the... Fukuda Pan Bakery is first easily recognized by the number of cars and people
Culture Climb a Faux Mt. Fuji at Shinagawa Shrine Featured The shrine often bustles with people who come to pray, especially during major festivals such as New Year’s Day.
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
Culture Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone Arlene Bastion A tumble of old torii gates, a large water filled basin reflecting the... Over 500,000 people and still counting charge though Omiya Station every