Area Kanazawa Journey into old Japan and walk among the shadows of samurai and geisha. Kanazawa (金沢), located just two and a half hours from Tokyo via the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, offers visitors a glimp..
Activities Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Mid Nov - Early Dec The Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event in the town of Obara, and it typically runs from mid-November through..
Accommodation Forza Hotel, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Forza Hotel is an elegant, comfortable but reasonably priced hotel, well located..
Activities Ryotanji Temple and Ryugashido Cave Rey Waters North of Hamamatsu is a day of adventure visiting Ryugashido Limestone Cave and exploring the many shrines and temples in the area...
Accommodation A Douse in 1300 Years of History Caleb Cello Rests in the deep mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture is the world's oldest hotel- Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, that has been interestingly..
Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Out in the countryside near Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hoko-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple. Its halls..
Activities Firefly Viewing at Okawatakegasawa Park Kim Bergström From May 31st until June 4th, Shizuoka's Okawatakegasawa Park will host their 19th firefly viewing event, where visitors can..
