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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The former castle of the Kaminoyama Domain based in the city of the same name. The current building on the site is made from reinforced concrete …
A museum with samurai focus and glimpse into the feudal past of the city. Admission for international visitors is 250 yen.
In Shimane's Shiroyama Park sits Matsue Castle, one of Japan's most striking and one of only 12 of the nation's original castles. Completed in …
A museum of modern Japanese art. Also offers a free shuttle bus from various local stations and hot springs.
Possibly the most famous place in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha is home to that seemingly never-ending row of closely-packed torii gates plastering …
The home of the famous Gassho-zukuri farm houses, Shirakawago is a UNESCO world-heritage site well known across the world. Meaning "hands in …
Japan's northernmost castle, Matsumae Castle was once the gateway to all who came to Hokkaidō.
A diminutive "mountain" with a height of 242m located in Tendo City. The square on the peak is the venue for the annual Human Shogi tournament.
Best known as the host of the famous Takayama Spring Festival, also known as the Sanno Matsuri, the shrine is a peaceful spot surrounded by tall …
Founded at the same time as the city of Nara, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring two pagodas, octagonal halls and a museum. …
Kyoto's biggest and most interesting sex shop. Described as an "adult good supermarket", its 4 floors cover everything from tame manga through to …
Cherry blossom season at its finest. Nara's Mount Yoshino, known as Yoshinoyama, is one of Japan's all-time favorite cherry blossom spots.
