Yamaguchi Itinerary Mandy Bartok From the old samurai neighborhoods of Hagi and Shimonoseki to the gardens and onsen of Yamaguchi, there's no shortage of things to explore.
Accommodation Mizunosato Marukyu Ryokan, Shuzenji Sandra Isaka With its friendly staff and cozy traditional atmosphere, the Marukyu Ryokan is a perfect choice for anyone visiting the onsen town of Shuzenji on the Izu
Food Arima's Teppo Water Cider Fiona Yoshitake Stocked in shops all over town, this perfectly limpid, sweet and effervescent drink is the taste of one of Japan's oldest onsen towns!
Culture The Tea Ceremony with Chazen Scott Brause In Ginza in the heart of Tokyo, you can experience the tea ceremony at Chazen, much in the same way it was practiced over 400 years ago by its founder,
Transportation JR Kansai Wide Area Pass Bonson Lam Day 3 Himeji to Kinosaki Onsen or Amanohashidate There are only 3 direct... trains per day from Himeji to Kinosaki Onsen on the Hamakaze Express,
Culture Nordic Sauna Fes 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th Japanese onsens and Nordic saunas, although rooted in different cultural
Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion a large area on a hilltop, being the keystone temple for the rigorous Rinzan... plain wood decor demonstrative of the higher order ascetic beliefs of Rinzan
Activities Hokkaido One of 6 Best Places to Ski in 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 22, 2025 food experiences, visits to local food producers, or evenings soaking in onsen