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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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 …
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 …