12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some inte...
15 Culture Public Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the pleasant city of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, you can find plenty of public art as you wander aroun...
10 Activities Mariko-no-Sato Nature Walk Peter Sidell In the peaceful Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Mariko-no-Sato Nature Walk is a short, pleasant hike over a for...
Activities Manjushage Festival 2026 Sherilyn Siy This carpet of over 5,000,000 bright red spider lilies beside the Koma River made it to the list of the top 30 reasons to vis...
Food Echigo Winery Grape Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Echigo Winery is situated in the heart of Niigata's snow country, and holds an annual Grape Festival where you can enjoy ...
10 Activities Sapporo Moerenuma Park Sandro Bernardinello Moerenuma Park is a mix of art and nature. Geometric shapes and wide grass fields make this park a great destination for a pe...
Activities Fukiware Falls Dorothee Tsunoda Fukiware Falls are about 20 minutes from Numata center. This place, if you are in Gunma prefecture, is a must. Japanese peopl...
Activities Sporu Shinagawa Oimachi Róisín Finnerty From escape rooms to surf pools, Shinagawa's newly opened sports complex Sporu is sure to be an unforgettable experience in T...
6 Food Sapporo Ramen Republic Sandro Bernardinello Some of the best ramen in Hokkaido, all in one place. This is a ramen lovers' paradise that will undoubtedly appease your hun...
Accommodation Kurodake Ishimuro Mountain Hut Sandro Bernardinello Staying overnight in the stunning beauty of Daisetsuzan National Park is an unforgettable experience on the roof of Hokkaido....
