Culture “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Featured If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here in..
13 Culture Seiun-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In Toi on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Seiun-ji is a restful Buddhist temple with plenty of interesting,..
8 Activities Zenibuchi Park Kim Bergström Minamiuonuma's Zenibuchi Park is a pleasant spot to visit no matter the season, but is particularly renowned for their cherry..
Area Fujikawaguchiko Fujikawaguchiko is a popular resort town in the northern foothills of Mount Fuji, and a useful base from which to approach the mountain's Yoshida Trail. Lake Kawaguchi (of the Fuji Five Lakes)..
6 Activities Fun with a View at Fuji-Q Highland Kim Bergström Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park that offers plenty of rides - and a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji on a clear day.
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim Bergström The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various exhibits..
Activities As Autumn Turns to Winter Kim Bergström The onset of winter in Niigata's snow country is fast and furious, but after the first snow of the year, many fall elements..
10 Accommodation Kozantei Ubuya Peter Lin Kozantei Ubuya is an excellent traditional Ryokan in Kawaguchiko. It offers excellent food, great views of Mt. Fuji and a relaxing..