11 Culture Kamakura Jufuku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima connects to a hiking course that leads to Kita-Kamakura or Daibutsu through Genji-yama
Activities Gojo Falls Todd Wojnowski slight break in the guard rail running along the path (and a small sign in kanji... markers are written only in Japanese, so those who are not good with kanji
Culture Shimonoseki: Kanmon Straits Takako Sakamoto happened when Samurai were slowly gaining political power in Japan, and Genji... Minamotono Yoritomo, who was the head of Genji and won this battle, later
8 Umenoki Suspension Bridge and Falls Mandy Bartok sheltered remnants of the Heike Clan as they fled from the victorious Genji
10 Culture Gyosen Park Karin Wu In 1933, Tanaka Genji donated this land to Tokyo City to create a park.
Accommodation Minshuku Umikawa, Yakushima Peter Sidell I hardly saw the proprieter Kenji, but he could speak a little English,
Culture Yosakoi Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug However, seating tickets are available for: Performances at Otsesuji Kyoenjo... respectively (2024 ticketing page, 2025 info not available yet) For the Otsesuji Kyoenjo
12 Culture Kyoto Maruyama Park Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Maruyama Koen Park: Delicate cherry blossoms in spring, and colorful autumn trees are both splendid here.