Activities Tokyo Day-Trips: Mishima Peter Sidell At the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima is an attractive town with plenty to see and do, making..
Hotel Notoraku Alena Eckelmann Notoraku is a traditional Japanese inn located in Wakura Onsen. Notoraku's relaxing ambience, a hot spring pool with ocean..
Culture Eihoji - Tajimi's Temple Preethu Eihoji was established in 1313 and is a Zen Buddhist temple in Tajimi City of Gifu Prefecture. Associated with this temple is ..
Accommodation Maruyama Onsen Kojyokan, Ishiuchi Rufus Starbuck Kojyoukan is an old ryokan in Ishiuchi. The outside is old and striking whereas the inside has a modern, stylish look but still..
13 Activities Other Views of Mount Fuji Peter Sidell Japan's iconic Mount Fuji is impressive from every vantage point, be it a beach, an airplane, or the roof of a shopping mall...
12 Activities Shirafuji Falls near Fujieda Peter Sidell Near Fujieda in Japan's central Shizuoka prefecture, Shirafuji Falls is a place to escape the city and enjoy some totally unspoilt..
Culture Niigata's Ancient Flame-shaped Pots Rufus Starbuck Amazing pottery from 5,000 years ago. The birth of art in Japan. Flame-shaped pottery from the Shinano River area of Niigata.
Culture Glasses Museum in Sabae Geoff Day Sabae City, Fukui, is the heart of Japan-made glasses frame production with the Glasses Museum a key place to admire the history..