Area Kamikochi Kamikochi is a popular resort and often associated with some of the best natural beauty that the central Japanese Alps—and indeed Japan—have to offer. Go for a hike on one of the many trails..
Activities Mount Shimagare Nannini Cristina In North Yatsugatake stands a unique mountain which will make you reflect about life.
Activities Hunting for Bamboo Shoots in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Foraging for bamboo shoots in the mountains of Niigata.
Food Jun Restaurant in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Jun is a long-established restaurant serving tasty, affordable 'Japanese..
8 Culture Shojo-ji Temple in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Shojo-ji is a small, restful Buddhist temple, where you can take in a relaxed..
Culture Shimada Obi Festival 2024 Early - Mid Oct Shimada, Shizuoka is home to one of Japan's three most unusual festivals, the Obi Festival, which takes place only once every..
Activities Horai Bridge in Shimada Illaura Rossiter In Shimada, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Horai Bridge is the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge.
Activities Nishiyama Park and Road Station Amanda Ho A large local extensive park with a zoo and adventurous children play area.