The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Kinkaku-ji is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage listed temple. Covered in gold leaf, it really does live up to its name, 'the Golden Pavilion.'
A temple of the Tendai sect located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The temple is also known as Awata Palace and was the temporary imperial …
Shinto shrine in Nagano prefecture, famous for the nearby Onbashira Festival that takes place every 6 years.
The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a museum dedicated to, well, manga. Japanese comics have a unique art style and have become popular all …
The Art House Project costs 1,030 yen for all six installations or 410 yen individually.
The Higashiyama (literally: "East Mountains") district is one of the 11 official districts, or wards, in Kyoto and the most popular tourist …
Originally constructed in 592 (and reconstructed many times since), Shitennoji is considered to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. The …
One of the most famous landmarks in all of Japan, Osaka Castle is a reconstruction of the imposing castle that stood at the site until the close …
Access: Sumiyoshi Taisha Station, Nankai Main Line (local train only) and it can also be reached by the Hankai Tramway from Tennoji: …
One of Japan's most popular aquariums, known for its whale sharks. Access: The Osaka Kaiyu ticket provides aquarium entry, Tempozan discounts and …