Topic Foreign Footsteps Follow this series on following the influential footsteps of more than 20 past foreign residents of Japan, who arrived after it..
Food Rallentare At Rallentare, you can enjoy the finest local ingredients prepared beautifully for your enjoyment. All of their dishes are prepared without the use of..
Culture Kehi Jingu Shrine Kehi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a national..
Culture Kiyomizu-dera Temple 4.6 (10Reviews) Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 778. Its history dates back over 1200 years. As a sacred place where the great compassion of the deity Kannon prevails,..
Culture Eihoji Temple Eihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in northern area of the city of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Founded in the Kamakura period, two ..
Activities Sarushima Literally translating to Monkey Island, Sarushima is accessible via a short 10 minute ferry ride from Mikasa Pier. There are numerous ways to enjoy the..
Culture Hanahasu Lotus Park Hanahasu Park (花はす公園) is located in Fukui's Minami-Echizen area and famous for its lotus flowers in the summer. Expect to find around 130 v..
Culture Daikakuji Temple Daikaku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The site was originally a residence of Emperor Saga,..