12 Activities Winter in Yoshinoyama Alena Eckelmann Yoshino Mountain in snow looks beautiful, and there won't be swarms of tourists. Come on a cold winter weekend and enjoy a hike..
Accommodation Amami Onsen Nanten-en Gary Luscombe Amami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting..
Culture Totto Shrine Dorothee Tsunoda Totto Shrine in the Japanese village of Higashiagatsumamachi is over 100 years old. It is still an important spiritual center in..
Culture Top 8 Historic Spots in Shiba Ignatius Koh Located in the heart of all things traditional, the Shiba Celestine Hotel is surrounded by historic landmarks from the Edo Period...
9 Activities The Clouds of Onuma Lakes Sandro Bernardinello Onuma Quasi National Park is famous for its islands dotted lakes and for the majestic Komagatake volcano. Although not the best..
Culture Hashima Rey Waters Hashima: "Battleship Island" (Gunkanjima) was a historic coal mining that began in the 1800's. Near Nagasaki, the island became..
Transportation Japan's Top Train Route for Tourists Featured The Shinkansen that whisks you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond has long been a must-ride for first-time visitors to Japan...
Activities Toki Lab: Hands-On Washoku Cooking Class Elle Harris Tokitarazu, an elegant yet traditional Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, offers not only exceptional dishes, but the Toki Lab cooking..