Activities Mount Aso 5 (2Reviews) Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, is located in Kumamoto, Kyushu. Arguably the prefecture's biggest attraction, Mount Aso is a prime..
Culture Kenchoji Temple Kenchoji is Kamakura’s oldest Zen temple and is recognized as the top temple of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples. It was originally founded by regent..
Culture Showa Kinen Park 4 (1Review) The Showa Kinen Park or Showa Memorial Park extends over the districts of Akishima and Tachikawa and is the largest park in Tokyo with its almost 1.7..
Culture Byodo-in Temple 5 (1Review) The Byodoin Temple in the city of Uji near Kyoto adorns the reverse of the Japanese 10 yen coin and is best known for its distinctive “phoenix hall”...
Activities Shikoku Karst Natural Park Bordering Kochi and Ehime prefectures, the Shikoku Karst Plateau is an impressive testament to nature’s diversity. This scenic area is one of Japan’s..
Activities Shiratani Unsuikyo Shiratani Unsuikyo is a natural ravine forest located on Yakushima, in Kagoshima prefecture. Best known for being the inspiration for Studio Ghibli's..
Culture Kabuki-za Theatre 4.5 (2Reviews) When you think of Japanese theater, you also think of kabuki: demonic-looking masks, elegant kimonos and drums. Often stories are told of old warriors..
Activities Tottori Sand Dunes 5 (3Reviews) The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan and the most famous attraction in Tottori Prefecture. They extend for about 16 kilometers..
