Food Reina de Reina, Kyoto Peter Sidell Near the museums next to Heian-jingu shrine in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Reina de Reina is a fun, lively Mexican resta...
Activities Legoland Discovery Center, Odaiba Sarah Mathews Fun for everyone! See all of Tokyo's famous spots made from Lego!
Area Arashiyama Alena Eckelmann Along a river in the West of Kyoto lies Arashiyama, a rural suburb of Kyoto. Literally “Storm Mountain”, Arashiyama is actual...
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto, and is popular not only as a tourist spot but also as a rel...
Activities Meiji Jingu's Inner Gardens Todd Wojnowski The Inner Gardens of Meiji Jingu are a large, natural area connected to the famous shrine. The gardens include a large pond f...
Culture Mobara Park Mobara Park (茂原公園, Mobara kōen) is one of Japan's top 100 places for viewing cherry blossom containing approximately 2,85...
Accommodation Kumano Kodo Overnight-Stay in Chikatsuyu-oji Alena Eckelmann Chikatsuyu-oji is a small village located in a mountain basin about halfway between Takijiri-oji and the Hongu Taisha. Soak y...
Activities A Monument for Kamikaze Pilots Alex Scalzitti There is a monument for kamikaze pilots behind the modern Miyazaki Airport. A very unnoticed place but worth a visit.
Culture Find Out What Miyajima Has to Offer JJ Walsh Miyajima island is an island with a stunning floating shrine, giant tori gate and is a world heritage protected site. Top sig...
Culture Kakunodate - a Trip Back in Time Steve Morton Kakunodate: Experience ancient Japan in one of the few places where you can escape the chaotic and modern metropolis. Visit t...
