Awaji Island is located in the eastern part of the Seto Inland Sea. Despite its small size, it’s easily accessible and dotted with numerous tourist spots, making it a popular destination among visitors in recent years. The island is perfect for a drive, as you can circle it in about fou...
Town with shrine in the northern mountains. 4.3 ★★★ 253 5 Kurama• Rural town with temple and hot spring. 4.2 ★★★ 512 6 Ohara• Rural area famous for Sanzenin Temple. 4.1 ★★★ 452 Western Kyoto Arashiyama•• Pleasant district...
Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. Previously a smallcastle town, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 whenTokugawa Ieyasuestablished his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's largest cities. With theMeiji Restorationof 1868, theempero...
Aside from Nikko, the most popular one-day escape from Tokyo isKamakura. The small coastal city is one of the most important from medieval Japan, wearing its history on its sleeve with a massive concentration of temples and shrines strewn throughout town. Day trippers beware: Kamakura can crow...
Discover Akihabara: Tokyo's Electric Town and Otaku Paradise Dive into Akihabara, Tokyo’s vibrant hub for anime, gaming, and cutting-edge tech! Our comprehensive guide explores top attractions, themed cafes, shopping hotspots, and unique experiences in Electric Town. Discover must-see spots, insid...
Hakone town nestled inFuji-Hakone-Izu National Parkserves as an idyllic date spot with unparalleled views ofMount Fuji over Lake Ashinoko– the kind that will take your breath away! Kanazawa Kanazawa has preserved much of its history offering numerous cultural attractions like beautiful gardensKenroku...
Tokyo’s nightlife is among the best in the world. From the densely-packed pubs of Shinjuku’sGolden Gaito the youthful night clubs ofShibuyaand ritzy cocktail bars of theGinza, Tokyo’s nightlife is diverse and always entertaining. Away from the most-trafficked parts of town, language and...
is a tribute to Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki, a Buddhist philosopher who was highly influential in sharing Zen Buddhism with the west. While the museum is an homage to both Suzuki and Zen Buddhism, its immaculate construction and meticulous design make it one of the more peaceful places in town. ...
Today I spent many hours hiking in fog. The actual place was called Gyeryongsan national park, which is located a short bus ride to the west of do... KoreaHikingGyeryongsan The first of many identical mountains 1 April 2019 Hiking Suraksan via Danggogae subway station YESSSSS...
Shizuoka is another interesting stop located at the halfway point between Nagoya and Tokyo.The city is known for access to breathtaking views ofMount Fuji, as well as its sublime tea leaves. From Nagoya Station, Shizuoka is about a one hour ride on the Hikari train or one hour and 20 min...