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Even if you're not an enthusiast of Japanese gardens, it's well worth making Ritsurin Garden a stop on your travels should you be staying in …
The three brick buildings that make up the museum were formerly a military armory.
A river that runs through Sapporo in Hokkaido. Also the venue for an annual fireworks display.
Starting in 2019, and estimated to take about seven years, Dōgo Onsen Honkan is undergoing renovation works. At no point will the entire …
The Town's secondary onsen , this building was renovated in late 2017 and offers high-ceilinged baths with some features similar to the famous …
A modern version of the traditional onsen Honten. Dogo onsen can be reached on the Iyotetsu Line which runs from Matsuyama Station.
Believed to be over 1000 years old, this ornate Kamakura-style Shrine is still busy - frequently holding ceremonies, weddings and traditional …
An extensive Temple grounds featuring a pagoda, cave and inner shrine as well as the largest statue of Kobo Daishi. This is the 51st Temple on …
A museum located near Yokaichi Station that houses the giant kites that are flown during the Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival.
A very small local shrine, home to a festival featuring Geiko and Maiko (Kyoto's Geisha).
This museum houses a wide variety of paintings, sculptures and craft items from the Meiji period (mid to late 19th century) onward, including …
An open air museum featuring nine historic buildings from the Edo period that have been relocated and reconstructed. Among the buildings are farm …
A modest traditional arts and crafts museum located within the grounds of Kenrokuen. The museum is closed every Thursday during off season …
A district to the west of Kanazawa Castle in which a large number of samurai retainers lived. The area has a host of homes and museums showcasing …
The Tsuzumi Gate is the iconic red west gate of Kanazawa Station. It has become the unofficial symbol of Kanazawa and is recognised throughout …
One of Kanazawa's most popular attractions, Myoryuji is a Buddhist temple that was built with numerous hidden passages, secret staircases and …
The area upstream from the Saikawa-ohashi Bridge features wide grassy banks lined with mature somei-yoshino cherry trees, which put on a …