Culture Otsu: Oddly Overshadowed Arlene Bastion Otsu has its own merits including Lake Biwa and shrines significant to Buddhist-Shinto origins. It need not be overshadowed a...
Activities 4 Days in Shiga and Fukui: Venturing North Tom Roseveare The success of the Hokuriku bullet train has helped put Kanazawa city on the map, halving what was previously a 5-hour journe...
Culture Amazing Hieizan Arlene Bastion Hieizan, the home of the awesome Enryakuji, with its immense, luxurious forests, emanates its own sacred and spiritual feelin...
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion Getting to and around Miidera is a bit puzzling. But persevere. The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a s...
Area Omihachiman Japan Travel Ōmihachiman is a city in central Japan. Himure Hachimangu Shrine has a number of ornate wooden temples. From the shrine, a ca...
9 Activities Cherry Blossoms of Kaizu Osaki Amanda Ho Kaizu Osaki is voted as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots, with almost 600 cherry blossom trees lining an incredibl...
Activities Hakodateyama Ski Resort Yanni Karina Want to ski on top of natural snow in Kansai with stunning scenery? Try Hakodateyama Ski Resort in Shiga, one of the closest ...
Activities Hachimanbori Canal Boat Cruise Avery Choi Omihachiman is a great off-the-beaten-path spot. Here you can enjoy the exotic scenery of nature through Hachimanbori canal b...
Culture Butsudan Handicraft Workshop Class Avery Choi INOUE Butsudan is a quiet, peaceful space in Hikone that offers a comprehensive workshop tour, for everyone to experience the...
Activities Kirin Factory Tour Avery Choi Kirin Brewery Shiga Factory Tour take you on an incredible journey through the making of Japan’s top selling black tea bevera...
