Culture Funda-In Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Close to Fushimi Inari Taisha in Japan's cultural capital of Kyoto, Funda-In is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a centuries-old..
Accommodation Shijo Kawaramachi Onsen Hotel Caleb Cello Take in the panoramic views of Kyoto from an infinity hot spring bath on the rooftop of this unique hotel.
Accommodation Urban Hotel Premium Kyoto Nijo Peter Sidell Close to Nijo Castle in Japan's most historic city, this stylish, modern hotel is comfortable, well located and supremely affordable...
Culture Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan Arlene Bastion The Kumano Taisha are dedicated to nature worship, with the splendour of their shrines made more compelling thanks to the beautiful..
Culture Nara Kingyo Museum Elena Lisina The unique goldfish Nara Kingyo Museum is dedicated to the ancient art of goldfish breeding and the artistic presentation of goldfish..
Culture Unsodo Book Vault & Gallery Bonson Lam Founded in 1891, it is the only publisher of wood block prints in Japan, as well publishing books bound in the "tesuri-mokuhanga"..
Culture Osaka Asian Film Festival 2026 Mid - Late Mar The Osaka Asian Film Festival is a celebration of film that operates annually under the theme of "From Osaka to all of Asia". This..
Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2026 Early Jan Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. The..