Culture Iiyama's Ajisai-dera Robert Grey One of the great things about getting out of Japanese cities is that you will ultimately find some wonderful and little known gems..
16 Stormy Skies over Kawaguchi-ko Imogen Riethmuller The thunderclouds roll in over Kawaguchi-ko, creating a dramatic atmosphere at the otherwise calm and peaceful lake.
Beauty & Spa Kaido-no-yu by Kagura Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Kaido-no-yu is one of the 5 public onsen run by Yuzawa town. It is a great little hot spring facility that also has an outdoor bath...
15 Takeda Shrine Cathy Cawood Kofu shrine dating from late Meiji was built on the ruins of Takeda Shingen's fortified home, and has a museum with artifacts..
Culture Wasabi Farm in Summer Akira Matsuo Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Ha..
14 Gorgeous Kehi Jingu Shrine, Tsuruga Takako Sakamoto Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, is the icon of the city. It has been called 'Kei-san, and loved by local people..
16 Honganji West Annex in Yoshizaki Takako Sakamoto Honganji West Annex in Yoshizaki, Fukui, was built in 1746 at the site of the ruins of Honganji Temple, rebuilt by Head Priest..
9 Flowers on Rocky Cliffs of Tojinbo Takako Sakamoto Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui: Under a harsh environment with jagged, rocky cliffs of Tojinbo, there are lives that thrive in strong wind..