Shopping Sannenzaka Kyoto Bonson Lam Take a stroll amongst historic terrace houses and shops in the number one tourist spot in Kyoto. Sannenzaka is full of pleasa...
Transportation Sagano Romantic Train Named World's Most Scenic Rail Journey Kim Bergström Kyoto's Sagano Romantic Train has officially been named the most scenic train journey in the world in a new study by travel i...
Culture Kyoto Shisen-do Villa Tomoko Kamishima The autumn beauty at Shisen-do Villa is amazing, with a garden sparkling with bright red maples. This was once a residence of...
Activities Touring Dorokyo Gorge by Hovercraft (currently Suspended Because of Corona) Alena Eckelmann Hovercraft trip to the emerald-green waters in Doro Gorge, Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
Accommodation RISONARE Yatsugatake Valerie Kor RISONARE Yatsugatake, a family-centric wine resort that offers a great escape from the city life while still enjoying modern ...
Culture Hiking Up to Yamadera Eric Thompson An enjoyable day trip to the historical mountain temple of Yamadera.
Culture Kobe Fireworks Festival 2026 Manish Prabhune Minato Kobe Fireworks Festival offers beautiful fireworks without the crowds. Check out my favorite spots to watch and enjoy.
Activities Shimabuji Temple in Chichibu Febry Fawzi Located about 30 minutes from Seibu Chichibu station, by bus, the no.1 temple of Edo period pilgrimage abide in the tranquil ...
Activities Tanigawadake Rufus Starbuck Mount Tanigawa towers above Minakami town and is much loved by climbers and hikers. The ropeway runs year round and gives gre...
Accommodation Hotel Mystays Sapporo Nakajima Park Valerie Kor Hotel Mystays Sapporo Nakajima Park: a stylish designer hotel by Masayuki Kurokawa in Sapporo, near Nakajimakoen.
