13 Ebisu Shrine on Echizen Beach Takako Sakamoto Ebisu Shrine stands on the jagged rocks of Echizen Beach. It was founded in 1708 to ensure the safety of boats that sail from the..
16 Konpira Shrine at Kakyo Park Takako Sakamoto The view from the grounds of small Konpira Shrine in autumn will surely take your breath away! Located on the hilltop inside Kakyo..
14 Sangetsu-Ro & Izumo Taisha in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the traditional view of Sangetsu-Ro and Izumo Taisha Shrine decorated by gorgeous maple leaves inside Kakyo Park in Ech..
Food Chao Dining, Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the Cenova shopping centre in central Japan's Shizuoka City, Chao offers tasty, reasonably priced Chinese and Asian foo..
11 Tenryu Eirinji Peter Sidell Near the Akino Fuku Art Museum north of Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Eirinji is an intimate temple with a range..
16 Okafuto Shrine's Prayer Hall Takako Sakamoto Okafuto Shrine in Echizen city, Fukui, was founded by Emperor Keitai in prayer for successful flood control in Echizen Province...
13 Mikoshi-Den of Okafuto Shrine Takako Sakamoto Mikoshi-Den of Okafuto Shrine in Echizen city, Fukui, has a beautiful pathway. It's dark even during the daytime and the ground..
Activities Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big part..