Culture Myoho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell The mossy steps behind the gate are closed, I imagine because they'
Culture Echigo-Yuzawano no Omatsuri Gaurav Raja Dahal It was really interesting because it was harder than I previously imagined
Culture Kitsune Fox Statues Elena Lisina first visit I was surprised by the presence of foxes at Shinto shrines because
10 Suganuma Gassho Village in Toyama Takako Sakamoto Gassho villages are so named because the steeply slanting thatched roofs
Culture Nara's Yamayaki Festival Anonymous On the fourth Saturday of January every year, people gather at the base of Mt. Wakakusa and watch as it is set ablaze.
Activities Todoroki Valley Arlene Bastion The red steel newbie is still known as Gorufo-bashi, or Golf Bridge, because
Recommended Planning National Holidays in Japan, 2026 Japan Travel Other Holidays in Japan Japan Holidays in 2026 Browse the table of Japan... holiday dates below — we've reformatted the list to be easier to browse
Accommodation See Southern Japan with Kirishima As Your Gateway Featured Because these take place on-site, guests can enjoy them at a relaxed pace