11 Activities Yokohama's Zo-no-hana Park Tomoko Kamishima Zo-no-hana (Elephant Nose) Park was newly opened in 2009 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port.
Culture Kabuki-za Theatre 4.5 (2Reviews) When you think of Japanese theater, you also think of kabuki: demonic-looking masks, elegant kimonos and drums. Often stories are told of old warriors..
16 Culture A Night in a Box Seat at Kabuki-za Takako Sakamoto Kabuki-za theater in Ginza is the magnificent edifice of Kabuki in Japan. You can watch Kabuki play while drinking & eating in a box seat.
Area Yamagata City Yamagata City and Yamagata Prefecture share the same name: "mountain shape". Yamagata City is surrounded by mountains indeed and its main attractions are actually to be found in these mountains..
15 Autumn at Kinpusen-ji Cathy Cawood Although Yoshino in Nara is famous for cherry blossom, the autumn colors around Zao Hall at World Heritage site Kinpusen-ji were beautiful.
Accommodation Bathing with the Kappa Justin Velgus Enjoy a view of the majestic Zao mountain range while soaking in an outdoor hot spring said to have once be used by kappa.