10 Accommodation Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata Peter Lin Ryokan Tsurugata is a traditional ryokan in the historic Bikan Quarter in Kurashiki. The inn has a long heritage since 1774 ...
11 Accommodation Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama Peter Lin Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama is a beautiful ryokan located away from the main Onomichi city center. It is a restful and hospita...
8 Culture Tottori Sand Museum in 2025: A Celebration of Japan Dermot Killoran Here you can see lifelike works of sculptured art in sand featuring historical or contemporary vignettes set to the theme cho...
Activities Sorinji Temple Garden Tiffany Aguilar Sorinji Temple was founded 1,200 years ago and is home to the oldest garden in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Sorinji Temple Garden, k...
Culture Chaso Ametsuchi Tiffany Aguilar Chaso Ametsuchi is a Japanese tea cafe bordering Kiwa La Beach, a gorgeous view of Japan’s inland sea. Tucked beside a serene...
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thr...
Culture Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale Tiffany Aguilar Tokiwa Park is a family friendly park decorated with natural greenery, award-winning sculptures, an animal protection zoo, an...
Culture Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Co., Ltd. Tiffany Aguilar Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery founded in 1888 in Ube City.
Culture Kiwa La Beach and PANARI Tiffany Aguilar Kiwa La Beach in Ube City is known as Japan's "Salt Flats of Uyuni." It is a popular photo spot for its mirror-like water sur...
Culture Akama Inkstone Artisan Workshop Visit Tiffany Aguilar If you’re interested in learning about the process of crafting Akama inkstones and helpful calligraphy techniques from Ube Ci...
