Food A Taste of Shiga at COCOSHIGA Tom Roseveare COCOSHIGA offers a literal taste of Shiga, thanks to its souvenir and craft store, sake tasting bar and Omi beef sukiyaki restaurant, KAN KAN KAN.
Transportation Two Stars 4047 Guillaume Doré shinkansen in Kyushu that run between Takeo onsen and Nagasaki, I decided to take... The train mostly run on the weekends and holidays, so make sure you look
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May There are various components to the festival, including sakura illuminations, sake tasting, tea ceremonies, and more.
Culture The Secret Spots of Setouchi Featured Make sure to add Saijo, Onomichi, and Kurashiki to your list of places to visit in Japan.
Accommodation Capsule Hotels vs Hostels Jemma King I am always looking for ways to save money. Japan’s cheap capsule and hostel accommodation appeal to my thriftiness and overall sense of adventure.
Transportation Nostalgic Noto Railway Alena Eckelmann During the 40 min train journey you can have coffee and cake or drink sake. This is not a commuter train anymore, but is used only for sightseeing.
Culture Touring Iwate & Aomori Prefecture Shauntoniqua Clayton Once served, pour your sake over the soba and enjoy.... Chokurian even does take out orders.
Recommended Culture Ube City’s Timeless Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale In 1961, in the wake of Japan’s postwar reconstruction period, Ube launched... Tokiwa Shrine rests in Tokiwa Lake and offers a mystical experience.