Topic Kyoto Temples with Corridors Japan's Heian Period (794-1185) was an age of aristocracy. Their refined taste found its way into the design of temple buildings..
Topic Japanese Gardens of Kyoto Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1000 years (794-1867). It is famous for its temples and gardens, of which there are th..
Culture Upopoy: National Ainu Museum and Park 3 (1Review) Upopoy is the National Ainu Museum; it aims to share the invaluable culture of Japan's indigenous people with visitors. The history of the Ainu people..
Activities Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Opened in 1971, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a mountain sightseeing road that connects Toyama and Nagano Prefectures. Despite being only 37 kilometers..
Activities Suzuka Circuit Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture is about much more than F1 racing, although that’s a definite highlight of the location. The circuit was created as..
Culture Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine (阿佐ヶ谷神明宮) is a real gem of a shrine just a few minutes walk from the north exit of JR Asagaya Station. It's also..
Activities Mt. Mitoku Mount Mitoku, or "Mount of the three virtues" (Mitokusan Sanbutsji) is an old sanctuary of the Tendai Buddhist Sect. In 706, the pilgrim monk Ennogyoja..
Activities Satsuma Irohanoyu [Closed] Stacey Lin What better place to relax after a long day of shopping?