Area Mito Mito, the capital of Ibaraki prefecture, is home to one of Japan’s three great gardens, Kairaku-en Garden. The centerpiece of Mito, Kairaku-en Garden is famous for its plum blossoms in shades..
Culture Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Ueno Park Sleiman Azizi This popular temple features in Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' ukiyo-e series.
Recommended Accommodation MUJI HOTEL GINZA & Global Flagship Store Tom Roseveare MUJI GINZA occupies a new 10-storey building that houses the iconic brand’s global flagship store, MUJI HOTEL, restaurants and more.
Japan's Best Tourism Villages for 2023 Kim Bergström Nov 1, 2023 their initiatives in the energy self-sufficiency sphere, with goals to be 100%
Culture Spending a Day in Sendai Chris Broad We explore Sendai city and nearby Matsushima Bay for 10 things you can do in the area in just 24 hours!
Activities Beautiful Waterfalls in Fujinomiya Cathy Cawood Both of them are listed among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls".
Culture Buddhist Temples in Japan Elena Lisina In the New Year, the bell rings 108 times, with each stroke destroying... and frivolity, but each of them has 18 shades, coming out to a total of 108
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