8 Culture Chikurinji C. Rio Temple thirty one in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Bamboo Forest Temple.
14 Statues at Asahisan Fudoji Temple Takako Sakamoto The statues at Asahisan Fudoji Temple in Fukui have been protecting local people here from natural disasters and evils in their..
Transportation London to Tokyo on Virgin Atlantic Bonson Lam It is easy to get frustrated on a flight, from long queues, missing connections to lost luggage, so take this inside guide on ..
9 Culture Nakatsu Bansho-En Garden, Marugame Peter Sidell In Marugame in Japan's Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku island, Nakatsu Bansho-En is a traditional garden, with hundreds of trees..
10 Culture Heirinji Zen Temple, Niiza City Masato Kitamura I went to Heirinji Zen Temple during the last week of November and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The autumn colors were..
Culture Onshi Hakone Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima Wandering and strolling around the hills and lakeside is pleasant, especially on a warm sunny day. Onshi Hakone Koen Park (恩..
Activities Canyoning at Nametoko Gorge Anonymous Canyoning is one of the most exciting nature sports, involving descending through rocky gorges formed naturally over thousands of..
7 Gyokusen Garden Mandy Bartok If the crowds at Kenroku-en get you down, just head a little way down the hill to the Gyokusen Garden.