Activities Olive Island: Shodoshima Bryan Baier Both public and chartered cruises have a capacity of 10 people.... There are 88 temples on the route ranging from tiny rustic structures to
Culture Tsuruoka's Zenpoji Arlene Bastion Zenpoji Temple in Tsuruoka is mostly just brown wood, well worn, unvarnished... the wood brings out and highlights the intricate carvings that lace the temple
Culture The Power of Travel Jamie Yeung But what makes a place different is meeting with fabulous people living there. This is the power of travel.
Nara Tokae Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Nara is home to the World Heritage Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine and Nara... festivals (or festivals in which fire plays an important role) at Todaiji Temple
Shikoda Dragon Dance Ritual 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Traditional performance to honor dragons Saikoin Temple
Activities Golden Week Event at Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill ... Apr 26th - May 6th 2025 Past Event shearing displays held twice at 11:00 and 13:30 on April 27, 28, and 29... (on April 29, there will only be one display at 13:30) Take part in kite-flying
Culture Nara-Yamato Pilgrimage Guillaume Doré There are many famous temples in Nara prefecture, but the most visited are located in the city of Nara, in the north of the prefecture.
Transportation Traveling the Enoden Line Johannes Schonherr People get on and off the little train as if it were just another commuter... the line’s Japanese name, was originally meant as a train line to get people