Don your helmet and explore this icy cave, created over 1150 years ago during a flank eruption of Mount Fuji. Cold all year round with most …
A center dedicated to the conservation of the sea turtle population of Yakushima.
A museum explaining how the island became one of Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
A beach-side onsen with mixed bathing - only available at low tide (twice a day). You can check the times here.
A beach-side hot spring available throughout the day with a bamboo divide for gender-separate bathing.
An ancient tree believed to be the oldest and largest on the island, Jomon Sugi is the goal for hikers visiting the island. It is thought the …
A moderate hiking trail known for mossy rocks, flowing rivers and a certain Mononoke-esque feel.
A museum exploring the history of the island's ancient trees and the logging communities who lived there.
A newly-built exhibition space hosting live music, art and expo events, right next to Chubu aiport.
Flagship producer of umeshu in Japan, Choya, has opened this minimalistic plum wine laboratory, offering comprehensive, stylish workshops on …
If you want to learn about the traditional tea ceremony, Jinmatsuan is a great place to start. Offering matcha tea courses, wagashi sweets …
Kyoto is all about tradition, and the design of the canvas bags at Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu hasn't changed in over a century. The bags are …
Established under the aegis of Aritomo Yamagata, the Murin-an Garden was designed by landscaping genius Jihei Ogawa in the late 1890s. The design …
Keen to try your nose at incense listening? Fascinated by the ancient art of incense? Join one of the Yamada-Matsu Co's incense listening …
One hundred and eight meters high, the Sumaura Ropeway in Sumaura Park gives you incredible views of, well, pretty much everything there is to …
Built in 1411 and abandoned in the early 1600s, Takeda Castle's ruins are wreathed in fog and clouds in the colder seasons and stand high above …
Producing the finest white leather, the Daisho Leather Factory carries on a tradition of over 1000 years of Japanese leathercraft. Its wares are …
A visit to Japan isn't complete without partaking of some Japanese whiskey, but there's more to it than Suntory. Sapporo is home to one of Nikka …