9 Activities Kiso Valley's Tsumago-juku Sandra Isaka Tsumago is mostly flat, with a couple of small hills, so it is much easier
12 Culture Spring at Hirano Shrine Cathy Cawood Photos of cherry blossom festival at Hirano Shrine, the oldest annual festival in Kyoto, begun in 985.
Culture Atago Shrine Tony Mariani The shrine hosts a new year’s festival (January 23-24), a cherry blossom... festival (April 1-15), Tanabata (Star) festival (July 7), Hozuki summer
Accommodation Sen Guesthouse in Dogo Anonymous take a dip in Dogo Onsen, walk up to the castle, see one of the seasonal festivals... The flat rooftop terrace affords an interesting view in all directions,
17 Bonbori Matsuri Photos at Kamakura Jessica A Paje Bonbori-Matsuri (Bonbori Festival 雪洞祭) is composed of several rituals held from August 6th-8th.
16 Accommodation Lights in the Moat at Fukui Castle Takako Sakamoto Annual summer illumination festival in Fukui city