Accommodation The Tea-themed Hotel 1899 Tokyo Sarah Koh Learn more about the newly opened Hotel 1899 Tokyo, a hotel that is centered around the Japanese tea experience while providing..
Activities Shizuoka's Green Tea Cathy Cawood Shizuoka Prefecture is a great place to visit tea farms and factories and learn more about green tea. 40 percent of Japan’s te..
20 Culture The Miracle of Amida Buddha Elena Lisina Ushiku is made famous by its bronze Ushiku Daibutsu statue of Amida Buddha. At 120m it is one of the tallest statues in the world..
6 Activities A Cycling Tour of the Countryside Sherilyn Siy One of the best ways to explore the countryside is with a bike. You cover a greater distance than walking, but without the fu..
Culture Horinouchi Myoho-ji Temple Sleiman Azizi Located in Koenji, Horinouchi Myoho-ji Temple is an historical Nichiren Buddhist temple filled with culturally recognised properties...
Food Heaven's Cafe Michael B If you're craving authentic, delicious American pizza while touring Japan's Snow Country, Heaven's Cafe is the place..
6 Food Cafe Tsubaki at Yamatane Museum of Art Kim Bergström The Yamatane Museum of Art Cafe serves tea and seasonal wagashi, inspired by flowers currently in bloom. Access to the cafe do..
11 Culture Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the gardens at Heian Jingu shrine are especially renowned for their Yae red weeping cherry..