10 Magnificent Colors of Mt. Mitake Sandra Isaka Enjoy a historic shrine & Tokyo's best beginner hike
Beauty & Spa Kozushima: Haven of the Gods Brittany Rock Kozushima is an outdoor lovers paradise, budget friendly, and a perfect weekend getaway from the bustling busy streets of Tokyo.
15 Old Inns of Akasawa-Juku Cathy Cawood The post town of Akasawa-Juku has many fine old Edo and Meiji Era inns, and was designated an Important Cultural Buildings Preservation District in 1993
12 Japanese Garden of Jofukuji Temple Takako Sakamoto Japanese Garden of Jofukuji Temple in Fukui: The garden of National Scenic Beauty of Japan that lords of Fukui Matsudaira Clan once loved.
7 Accommodation Heiki Yashiki Museum of Folklore Sandra Isaka The Heiki Yashiki Museum of Folklore, housed in a traditional Japanese home, exhibits historical artifacts of the Heiki clan who escaped to this remote
12 Oya Shiryokan - Museum of Stone Sandra Isaka The Oya Shiryokan, in Tochigi Prefecture, is an enormous quarry-turned-museum showcasing the mining history of the town of Oya.
10 The Birthplace of Cultured Pearls Cathy Cawood Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls.