6 Culture Tsuyunoten Shrine in Osaka Gloria Ticconi In Osaka in Japan's Kansai region, Tsuyunoten Shrine is an ancient shinto shrine, best known for its place in a tragic story of forbidden love.
Culture Daigoji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a Buddhist temple found in an attractive forest setting in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Find out about the temple's long history and even its special spiritual power.
7 Culture Hikone Castle in Shiga Lily Hikone Castle in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a very famous original castle tower.
8 Culture Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko Lily One of Japan's Three Major Strange Bridges, Shinkyo Bridge is located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture.
8 Culture Hongu Shrine in Nikko Lily Hongu Shrine in Nikko is an auxiliary shrine of Futarasan Shrine.
Activities Autumn in Ikeda Town Featured Kyoto, Nikko and Fuji Five Lakes are some of the best places to see autumn leaves in Japan.
Food Inago Locusts in Japan Sleiman Azizi Inago are locusts and were a traditional source of protein for many inland mountain areas in Japan.
