The ultimate guide to Japan travel
One of four national theatres throughout Japan, this particular one is dedicated to the art of bunraku puppetry. A popular form of entertainment …
Located adjacent to the west exit of Sendai Station, the observation deck on the 31st floor provides views to the east and west. The observation …
This gorgeous shrine to Hachiman, the Shinto god of war, was constructed by Date Masamune, the one-eyed dragon, first daimyo of Sendai Domain. It …
Also known as Aoba Castle, the ruins occupy a prominent hilltop location to the west of Sendai City. Most of the castle buildings were destroyed …
The mausoleum complex of Date Masamune and the daimyos of the Sendai Domain, the Zuihōden complex in Sendai's Aoba Ward date from 1637. The …
The Philosopher's Path or the Philosopher's Walk, is a path in Kyoto's Saikyo ward that runs next to a canal that drains Lake Biwa. The path …
Originally built as a detached palace in 1264 by the Emperor Kameyama, it was later dedicated as a Zen temple in 1291. It was destroyed by fire …
A landmark of Kyoto's famous Arashiyama area, the Togetsukyo Bridge stretches 155 m across the river known as the Hozu to the west and the …
A temple in the Higashiyama ward of Kyoto located next to Maruyama Park and a short walk from Yasaka Shrine and the Gion district. Admission to …
The temple was founded in 1602 when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu split the Jōdo Shinshu sect into two in order to diminish their influence. The other …
Known for its stunning autumn leaves, the temple holds popular evening illuminations during November. The temple was originally called Zenrinji …
A luscious 35 hectare park with a large Japanese Garden, the gardens have a teahouse and plenty to explore, including Sakai Museum and a flower …
Located on the river terrace between Kema Araizeki and Temmabashi Bridge, Sakuranomiya park is a beautiful stretch of cherry blossoms that will …
A large hilly park in northern Osaka, this park is well-known for its open-air farmhouse museum and recreational pools. The park has more than …
