7 Culture Autumn Leaves at Kogenji Temple My Đặng The temple was the top Rinzai Nakamine school founded in the Kamakura period. This ancient temple is one of the most famous spectacular..
Culture Awaji Bunraku Puppet Theatre Bonson Lam Bunraku’s contribution throughout time, and to modern entertainment, has been recognized by UNESCO, granting it Intangible Cul..
Activities Tanto Tulip Festival 2025 Mid - Late Apr Held in mid to late April since 1992, the Tanto Tulip Festival showcases the beauty of around a million tulips in approximatel..
Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2026 Early Jan Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. The..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations 2025 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..
Culture Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks to..
Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
Activities Zuihoji Park Kim Bergström One of Hyogo Prefecture's best places to enjoy autumn is Zuihoji Park. Located in the Arima Onsen area which is known as one..
