6 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Ikegami Honmon-ji Mandy Bartok The cherry blossoms usually reach their peak in the first week of April
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann Visitors to Japan who seek “nature & spirit” adventure travel should join a waterfall hike and mediation tour at Akame Falls, one of Mie Prefecture's most
Food Two Awamori Distilleries in Shuri Jaclynn Seah Koji rice mixture, which is heated and left to ferment for around two weeks... Then you are led downstairs, and allowed to peek in some doorways and windows
Transportation Travel Japan by Campervan Masayoshi Nageishi In certain areas or at busy times of year (ie Golden Week, Obon or summer
Food Vegan and Vegetarian Guide in Japan Joanna Ligon Kiritanpo Mashed rice molded onto sticks and grilled until golden brown... silken tofu that’s been coated in potato starch and deep-fried until golden
Accommodation Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji Alena Eckelmann The chanting is accompanied by the rhythmic banging on a “wooden fish”,... The statue of this Buddha is hidden behind some wooden doors.
9 Culture Life-size Gingerbread House Sherilyn Siy seen: a life-size gingerbread house surrounded by a marshmallow pebble garden... Surrounding this children's fantasy are small wooden booths selling
Food Meguruya: Classy Travelers' Café Tristan Scholze The exterior of the 120-year-old, but well-kept, wooden home shows the... Not until the next day on my way out of town did I decide to take a peek