Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Pro Tip: Visit in the evenings during the "Yoiyama" lead-up nights... Pro Tip: Book riverfront seating or get there early to claim a viewing
7 Culture Autumn Leaves at Kogenji Temple My Đặng The temple was the top Rinzai Nakamine school founded in the Kamakura period.
Recommended Accommodation Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Tom Roseveare Just off Route One, Nohga Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s top Buddhist temples and known for its iconic hillside viewpoint
Culture Oniyo Fire Festival 2027 Early Jan It's regarded as one of Japan's top three fire festivals, and has also been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Culture New Year's Sunrise at Beppu Ropeway 2027 Friday - Jan 1st The cherished tradition symbolizes hope, renewal, and the dawn of a fresh start, and you can enjoy it via the Beppu Ropeway at the top of Mount Tsurumi-dake
Activities Tainai City Tulip Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May exceptionally well here, and Tainai City holds the title of Japan's top
Food Meriken Hatoba - Kobe Beef Todd Wojnowski Meriken Hatoba is a top-notch Kobe beef restaurant with superb customer service and reasonable prices.
Culture Wajima Grand Festival 2026 Aug 22nd - Aug 25th the base and the flame is travelling up the stem of the torch to its top... The top of the torch is shaped like a hat.