12 Hachiman Shrine in Kofu Cathy Cawood Small shrine in Kofu surrounded by rampant summer growth, with many trees and large rocks behind, and an attractive pond.
Accommodation Echigoya Ryokan - Narai David Hallman Nothing beats a long day exploring the classic wooden architecture of Narai. Unless its staying in one of its oldest and most well..
Culture Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus The Kaikoji Temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture houses two of the legendary living mummies. These former priests mummified themselves..
Activities Tsujunkyo Bridge Mandy Bartok The Tsujunkyo Aqueduct in southeastern Kumamoto offers a stunning water display on weekends and holidays.
9 Activities Kegon-no-taki Falls in Autumn Tomoko Kamishima Kegon-no-taki Falls is one of the Japan’s three greatest falls (Nachi-no-taki, and Fukuroda-no-taki Falls are other two).
Kaiyukan Side-trips Xia Fei Chiew If you are going to the Kaiyukan, here some some side-trip tips to make the trip even more worth it!