10 Culture Shuzen-ji Shigetsu-den Temple Tomoko Kamishima Shigetsu-den Temple, introduced by Michelin’s Green Guide was built for the repose of Minamoto Yoriie (2nd Shogun of Kamakura ..
Culture Atami for Kaiju Armand Vaquer Atami is the scene of the climactic battle in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962). The finale took place on a hilltop overlooking the..
8 Culture Fun at the Izu Teddy Bear Museum Hana Joy The Izu Teddy Bear Museum is a small museum tucked away on the Izu peninsula.
Area Atami Atami is a seaside resort town about 50 minutes away from Tokyo by shinkansen, making it a popular weekend getaway destination. In Japan's boom days, Atami was the weekend vacation of ch..
Activities Ryugashido Cavern Bryan Baier One of the largest caves in Japan, an easy bus ride outside of Hamamatsu City, a great way to escape the summer heat or winter chill..
20 Shopping Strolling at Nakamise Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu On a rainy day, a stroll along the Nakamise, an old but well-developed shopping center in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture will..
Activities Narusawa Ice Cave and Wind Cave Joe Peters A visit to the Narusawa Ice Cave and the Wind Cave near Lake Sai in Yamanashi Prefecture
Activities Mount Omuro, Izu Peter Sidell In the center of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mount Omuro offers fine views in every direction, and t..