12 Culture Shibu Onsen Day Trip Nathan Eden Full of yukata-clad visitors during the weekend, the beautiful and historic village of Shibu Onsen is quiet mid-week.
17 Transportation Train Suite Shiki-Shima Dave Gillan 4-day 3-night experience on the ultra-luxe Japanese residential train, the Train Suite Shiki-Shima (meaning ‘land of four seasons’).
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular way.
Accommodation Guest House Shinagawa-shuku Featured Guest House Shinagawa-shuku breaks the typical backpacker accommodation mold, providing highly affordable accommodation just a three-minute walk from Kita-Shinagawa
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe One such half-forgotten trail is the Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka that runs... The Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka The pilgrimage trail is roughly 80km long
Accommodation Luxury Glamping at Bettei Shiki Tom Roseveare Bettei Shiki (別邸四季) is a collection of luxury villas located in the Nasu
Culture Sumpu Takumi-Shuku Craft Centre Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district close to Shizuoka city in central Japan, Sumpu Takumi-Shuku is a traditional hand-craft arts center, where you can see displays
Accommodation The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen Linka Wade Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area.