12 World Heritage Toji Temple Cathy Cawood Toji Temple is a World Heritage Site in Kyoto with Japan's tallest wooden pagoda set in a beautiful garden beside a pond.
Culture Yoshiumi Local Culture Center Anonymous Yoshiumi Local Culture Center on Oshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea has a fine collection of historical artifacts, including samurai..
8 Sunset at Hinomisaki Lighthouse Michelle Montano The sunset from the Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Shimane is the perfect end to a day in Izumo.
6 Culture Night Walk at Ueno Senén Germade JR Ueno station is a good meeting point. If you take the south exit you can reach Ameyoko within a walking distance. Ameyoko is..
9 National Park Resort Village, Nikko Masato Kitamura There are 37 National Park Resort Villages, also called Kyukamura Hotels, in Japan, and as the name suggests they are all situated..
14 Culture Yu Jinja Shrine in Dogo Tony Mariani Yu Jinja shrine is dedicated to protecting the waters of Dogo Onsen. The precincts of the shrine offer the best overall view of..
Shopping The Home of Bizenyaki Kenji Chida Bizenyaki is considered Japans best pottery. Just outside of Okayama city, Bizen City is a place that still practices the craft..
8 Activities Manta Park's Giant Slide in Awase Michael Flemming Manta Kouen in Okinawa City's Awase District has a 75 Meter Long Roller Slide descending from 15 Meters high that is a thrill..