Activities Mountain Hiking Trails in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood Campsites and log cabin There were lots of small tents under the trees,... and when we followed on of the paths we found a log cabin which appeared
Culture Shiroishi Castle Michael B There are many great castles in Japan, and while Shiroishi castle can’t match up to the scale of some of Japan's most famous feudal keeps, it has enough
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström Somewhere around 11,000 of the blooms add pops of blue, purple, and pink... While the temple may not attract the same international spotlight as larger
Accommodation Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji Alena Eckelmann fish”, a percussion instrument, which is used by monks to keep the beat while... Now you are ready to ring the bell by pulling the heavy wooden log back
Beauty & Spa Spa Kacho Mai Shoji Spa Kacho has plenty of quality hot spring and spa facilities while Sothys offers top range spa and skin care help.
Planning Guide to Pocket WiFi in Japan Japan Travel While travel is (or should often be) about living in the moment, nothing... location and map services and the chance to chat with friends and family while
Activities Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how to stay safe if you plan