Activities Joshin-ji Temple and Mausoleums Anonymous Joshin-ji Temple is home to the mausoleum of the first feudal lord of Matsuyama and his flower-arranging ‘mad’ brother. There ..
Food Ume no Hana JJ Walsh Kaiseki style set Japanese courses and dishes highlighting the beauty and tastes of tofu, yuba and many seasonal delights.
Beauty & Spa Kawazu Nanadaru in Izu Varsha Vaswati Kawazu Nanadaru (Seven Waterfalls) is an amazing spot hidden in the mountains above the small town of Kawazu in southeastern Izu..
Activities Mount Kannan Ingrid Lezar Mount Kannan in the Uchiko-Ozu area of Ehime offers hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, and stunning views. Alternatively, enjoy..
Culture Rikugien Gardens in Komagome Mackenzie Scott Tokyo’s Rikugien Gardens, just a short walk from Komagome Station on the Yamanote line, is a serene oasis in the big city.
Shopping Baizan-Gama Pottery Anonymous Baizan-Gama Pottery stands at the foot of a mountain in Tobe. Here, Tobe-yaki pottery is still made by hand, and you can see the..
Activities Fudo Waterfall Justin Dart Deep in Tsukechi Gorge is a waterfall called “Fudo taki”; the “unmoving waterfall”. How can a moving object so beautiful be “u..
Nightlife Comfort food at Kozato Justin Dart Keichan is one of the more famous dishes in Kashimo and one of more popular places to eat it is Kozato, a family operated at-home..