The ultimate guide to Japan travel
A hall home to the tourist office, examples of local lacquer designs and traditional performances. On weekends and holidays the hall holds …
A beautiful natural gorge with a relaxing walking path running alongside the river. The gorge is crossed by a series of unusual bridges and is …
Standing as a testament to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 and the destructive tsunami which followed, Arahama Elementary school is now a …
Vandome is a shopping arcade that continues on from Sun Mall Ichibancho, which itself branches off from Sendai's main Chuo Dori arcade. One …
Iroha Yokocho is a narrow alley of restaurants and bars that branches off from the Vandome covered arcade. There are small bars and restaurants …
Designed by famed Japanese architect Toyo Ito and built in 2001, Sendai Mediatheque is multi-purpose building considered by many to be Ito's …
A campsite close to local onsen with toilets, washrooms and spaces for tents. This was also the location of the Volcano Aso Music Festival in 2019.
A combined exhibition space and museum, the Kutani-Yaki Kiln museum is a great place to learn about the area's traditional craft. Home to the …
Offering slightly more modern facilities, the Soyu was rebuilt in 2008 and has multiple baths to soak in. A far more contemporary design, these …
Meaning 'old public bathhouse' the Ko-soyu is one of two in town, but will definitely be the one to catch your eye. Rebuilt in 2010, it has …
Offering views across the local landscape, this observation deck is unmanned and easy to reach. While there is parking, you can also walk up from …
Located next door to the grand Yakuoin Onsenji Temple, this Shrine is dedicated to the god of Weaving. Derived from hataori (to weave), the name …
Legend has it, this ancient temple was founded by Gyoki as he sought to climb mount Haku and stumbled across a sacred three-legged bird, bathing …
Known for his pottery, calligraphy and painting, Kitaoji Rosanjin was a famed guest of the small onsen town. Although he only stayed here for a …
