Activities Naramachi Shopping District Paul Hackshaw Go back in time and visit a traditional shopping street with old buildings.
Culture Kumano Kodo’s Nakahechi Trail Alena Eckelmann Follow into the footsteps and discover the tales of pilgrims along the ancient Nakahechi pilgrimage trail in Kumano
Beauty & Spa Tsubo-yu Onsen Alena Eckelmann There are thousands of onsen in Japan but Tsubo-yu beats them all. Not only is it one of the oldest hot spring baths in the country..
Beauty & Spa The Healing Powers of Yunomine Onsen Alena Eckelmann Yunomine is a small hot spring village in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Legend has it that water from a statue of Yakushi Nyorai was..
Culture Gangoji Temple Paul Hackshaw Gangoji Temple is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Gangoji Temple was established in 588 as part..
Activities Nintendo Museum The Nintendo Museum in Uji City, Kyoto, offers a rare chance to explore the full legacy of one of Japan’s most influential entertainment companies...
Culture The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo (兵庫陶芸美術館) was opened in 2005 and located in the "Tambayaki-no-Sato" area, part of Tamba-Sasayama City and a ..
Activities Mizu-no-Mori Water Botanical Garden Also known as Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden, the Mizu-no-Mori Water Botanical Garden is a wonder for flora enthusiasts. Located in Shiga Prefecture..
