Recommended Culture Todaiji Temple in Nara Stefanus Husin The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city.
7 Autumn Foliage of Eikando, Kyoto: 3 Takako Sakamoto The autumn maple trees at Eikando are well-known throughout Japan, but the yellow fallen leaves of the ginkgo trees here are also..
A Day in Nara Jillian Engelhard Fosten Nara is a perfect day out if you are in Osaka and Kyoto. Being about an hour from both locations, it is worth taking a trip to to..
10 Autumn Colors of Ohara Sanzen-in: 1 Takako Sakamoto I remembered the beautiful autumn foliage of Ohara Sanzen-in and though I knew it would be crowded I went to see it. I was tot..
Midnight In Gion Connie Ng If Woody Allen made a rendition of Midnight In Kyoto, no doubt it would be set against Gion’s alley ways. While the shadows of..
6 The World of Food in Osaka Jillian Engelhard Fosten Enjoy Osaka's finest food from grilled octopus to battered pig.
9 View of Kyoto City from Shogunzuka Cathy Cawood The carpark of Shogunzuka at the top of Higashiyama Driveway offers one of the best views of Kyoto City.
Osaka From Above Connie Ng Japantravel.com's videographer Connie Ng takes a fresh look at Osaka from 173 meters above ground on a clear day.