Culture Iwamura: The Misty Castle Town Bridget Ye Iwamura, the ancient castle town located in the countryside of Ena District, is one of the finest representations of Japan’s e..
9 Activities Mt. Miyanoura in Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Mt. Miyanoura is a great -- but grueling hike -- in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Yakushima.
Culture Meandering Through Miyajima Arlene Bastion A personal encounter with some of Miyajima's magic and mystique, through a walkabout of the island's less trodden paths.
Culture Tanabe Castle at Maizuru Bonson Lam Hosokawa Yusai was also known as Hosokawa Fujitaka, who built Tanabe Castle in the present town of Nishi-Maizuru. With his son Tadaoki..
14 Activities Aokigahara Tinka Weener Aokigahara is a forest that lies at the base of Mount Fuji, less than 100 miles west of Tokyo. Locally, it is also known under the..
Culture The Sento Experience at Koufuku-Yu José Manuel Zardain Visiting a sento is an experience which will make you notice its rich and long-held tradition in the country. This is a definitive..
Accommodation Gerobal Hostel Kylie Plester Gerobal Hostel is a great budget accommodation option for a relaxing stay in Gero Onsen.
Culture Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Shushma R A thousand wisdoms of Buddha in Arashiyama Kyoto, near the bamboo forest grove.