The ultimate guide to Japan travel
This was once the most densely populated place on earth and is known by the more famous moniker of Gunkanjima - battleship island. It is now one …
Osaka's first ever park, Nakanoshima was opened in 1891 and sits on it's own little island with flowing rivers on either side. This ideal …
A famous UNESCO World Heritage Zen rock garden located on Ryoanji Temple grounds in Kyoto. There are 15 larger rocks against a white …
Known as Kyo-kyoryuchi in Japanese, this area was once the gateway to Western culture as well as a base for trade. Only 3.5km from the port of …
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly known as the A-Bomb Dome, is the ruin of the Hiroshima Prefectural Products Exhibition Hall which was …
This park was once the centre of downtown Hiroshima, until the atomic bombing of August 6th, 1945 left the area flattened. The site was rebuilt …
A museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945. The museum features artifacts, photographs and scale models showing …
One of Japan's most enjoyable museums, this place is dedicated to the inventor of Japan's most famous food: instant noodles. As well as vibrant …
Established when Nara was Japan's Capital, Kasuga Taisha is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in the beautiful Nara Park. The most popular …
The Kamo River is the largest river that runs through central Kyoto. Its banks are popular with walkers and joggers, and there are many …
