Activities Ninja Training and Obstacle Course Justin Velgus The "Field Athletic Center" located near Akita International University is actually a secret ninja training ground. Don't let...
6 Culture Autumn at Oiso Joyama Park Hana Joy In the autumn, Oiso Joyama Park lights up the fall colors of the Japanese maples using spotlights, and lines the park's walkw...
8 Culture British Consular Residence Tomoko Kamishima The reinforced concrete building next to Minato-no-mieru-oka Koen Park used to be the British Consular Residence in Yokohama....
Accommodation Chisun Inn Karuizawa Peter Sidell In the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Chisun Inn is convenient for the town's wide range of shopping ...
10 Activities Kobe City Hall Observatory Peter Sidell In Kobe in Japan's Hyogo prefecture, the City Hall Observatory offers a complete panorama of the city, with handsome views of...
Activities Nihon-ji Temple at Nokogiriyama Mackenzie Scott Nihon-ji Temple and its big Buddha are a pleasant surprise for many travelers exploring the trails of Nokogiriyama.
Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus Since 1989 the Odaiko no Yakata, or the "Odaiko Hall" has been pleasing visitors with its display of international drums. It ...
20 Culture Horide Shrine Bryan Baier A small shrine with stunning autumn foliage in Kanzu, Niitsu, east of Niigata City
Activities Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park Justin Velgus Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park is a nature lover's paradise. Founded in 1955, it is home to Japan's largest limestone platea...
7 Activities Quaint Towns of the Kiso Valley Nakasendo Joe Peters If you have at least of couple of days, and want a great destination outside the cities, head for the Kiso Valley and visit t...
