The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Shorinzan Darumaji is a small temple in Takasaki dedicated to daruma. The temple offers many gift stores, omamori stores, impressive displays of …
Oirase Gorge is a scenic river valley located in Aomori Prefecture and is part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The gorge is home to a …
A high alpine pass that is completely closed over winter until giant snow-clearing equipment cuts a path through the accumulated snow in April …
This observatory is connected to a cafe, restaurant, and shop. Not far from Tenshukaku, there is also another observatory in the Ogimachi Castle ruins.
A shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, this is a popular spot beside Nishiki Market. The shrine is easily spotted thanks to the …
A park in the Ibaraki Prefecture city of Hitachi which is famous for its spring display of nemophila flowers (also known as baby blue eyes.)
Ticket costs for one-way or for a return. It may stop running in bad weather.
Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center is right next to Oishi Park and offers a spectacular view of Mount Fuji. Inside the building you can find local …
If you’re in Atami during the late January or early February, you might be in time to catch the colorful plum blossoms. It's a pleasant Japanese …
If you like an 80s-retro-comedy-soft-porn vibe with an vintage-Edo twist, then the Atami Adult Museum is for you. The museum is perched on the …
A popular Autumn leaves spot near the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, the corridor stretches for 150m. Filled with red and gold maple leaves, …
A fun outdoor "museum" of reconstructed traditional Japanese houses, with Mount Fuji standing impressively in the background. Use that as your …
Despite being a motorsport circuit, the speedway served as the finishing point of the road cycling race at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It also …
An indoor circuit set in the shadow of Mt. Fuji, the Izu Velodrome hosted the Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycling events. The 250m wooden cycling track …
