The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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 …
Japan's most remote hot spring, located deep in the mountains of Toyama and a 2 day hike from the nearest road.
Though parts of the castle tragically burned down in 2019, the castle park and many of its attractions remain open. Here's what to see during the …
Running through the centre of downtown Naha, Kokusai Dori, or 'International Street', is your one-stop shopping area for everything Okinawa. …
Located next to the ocean in the town of Chatan on the southwest coast of Okinawa main island, American Village is a shopping and entertainment …
Nestled in Osaka bay, this beach is as close as you could get to an Airport without it being weird, and is host to the annual Music Circus Festival.
Designed to maintain the traditional crafts of the area, this experience space was part of a project to maintain the connection between the …
Used to introduce visitors to the agricultural ways of life, this multi-purpose hall is also the location of the early morning market. Held on …
A traditional ice hut, this storehouse was used to provide ice in the warmer months. Perched on the edge of the beautiful (but man-made) …
A small rural temple covered in protective glass, this area has an abandoned feel to it. It isn't of course - it's a few steps from the local hot …
The local village shrine, this is a small but well-maintained shrine with red torii gates lining up almost al-la Kyoto's famous example. The …
A simple foot bath up a few dozen stairs, this is an ideal place to soak your feet on your way back down from the nearby Inari Shrine. While the …
A simple hot spring located at the foot of the Inari Shrine steps, the local baths offer a place to soak after an admittedly short walk. …
A simple two-floor museum dedicated to the works of artist Yumeiji Takehisa, this is a small but welcoming museum. Having called Yuwaku the …
Saidai-ji (which means great western temple) was established in 765 CE as a counterweight to Todai-ji temple (great eastern temple). Since 1238, …