Topic Glamping Glamping, or “glamorous camping", is a growing trend in Japan that allows guests to get closer to nature while maximising comf..
Culture Shinnyodo Temple Shinshōgokuraku-ji or Shinnyo-dō is a Buddhist Tendai temple in Kyoto. It was established in 984 AD by Kaisan Shonin. In its name, gokuraku means Su..
Culture Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple Daiyuzan Saijoji is a temple with a deep connection to the tengu, those creatures who occupy a special place in Japanese folk religion. For example, folklore..
Beauty & Spa Kusatsu Onsen 4 (1Review) Kusatsu Onsen is a popular tourist destination in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo. The place can boast of thirteen public baths, all of which are..
Shopping Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku 4 (4Reviews) Tokyu Plaza is a multi-storey department store in the Omotesando / Harajuku district of central Tokyo. Opened in 2012 and designed by the architect Hiroshi..
Culture Odawara Castle 4.3 (7Reviews) Odawara Castle was built in the 15th century by Daimyo Hojo Soun. It was demolished by the Meji government in the 19th century. It was rebuilt in 1960..
Food T.Y. Harbor This huge 350-seat capacity brewery restaurant is located in a renovated warehouse overlooking the canal. Enjoy modern American food with craft beers..
Activities Lake Biwa Lake Biwa (琵琶湖, Biwa-ko) is the largest freshwater lake in Japan, located entirely within Shiga Prefecture (west-central Honshu), northeast of th..