Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström Feb 18, 2025 If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entrance fees by over 100% early
Activities Seeking Relaxation in the Forest in Japan Alena Eckelmann Japan’s National Parks and so-called Recreational Forests are located in the National Forests of Japan.
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a large area with beautiful buildings and the sacred Wakutama-ike pond.
Food Five Reasons to Lunch at Kato Farm Sherilyn Siy We tried their lunch and found more reasons to love Kato Farm.
10 Culture Chokyu-In Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historical Yanaka district, Chokyu-In is an ancient Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere, home to a lot of interesting statues.
Food Marunouchi Coffee Machine Oazo Vicky Amin Enjoy good coffee and pastries on the verge ofTokyo's endless rush at Marunouchi, in this oasis of calm
Activities Star Illumination of Goryokaku 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb Hakodate lights up the winter nights with a special three-month illumination at the Goryokaku star-shaped fortress.
9 Culture Keitoku-in Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Keitoku-in is a charming Buddhist temple with a fine view over the coastline.
