12 Activities Saino-ko Lake in Nikko Tomoko Kamishima Saino-ko Lake suddenly appears in a deep forest of oaks, elms and silver birches. It is only 1.5 km around the small lake, but the..
10 Culture Outside Nikko's Tosho-gu Shrine Larry Knipfing I'd like to share the beauty of Nikko with you--in the rain. This story focuses on the nooks and crannies of the area just OUTSIDE..
10 Culture Kita-Kamakura's Tokeiji Temple Josef Diermair Tokei-ji Temple is located in North-Kamakura and is famous for its flower garden and its many precious decorative articles from..
Activities Nikko's Senjo-ga-hara Marshlands Tomoko Kamishima There are a few walking trails through the marshland that connect the Akanuma bus stop and the Yudaki Iriguchi bus stop.
10 Activities Nikko's Senju-ga-hama Beach Tomoko Kamishima After a 30-minute walk from Saino-ko Lake, we heard a lapping sound of wate at the unseen shore. A few minutes later, we were standing..
Culture Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu Todd Wojnowski The Mitsumine Shrine on Mt. Mitsumine is incredibly beautiful, has breathtaking views, and has easy access to many outdoors activities..
Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Feb - Late Mar Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Culture Kurihama Flower Park: Summer Cosmos Abby Rodriguez Kurihama Hana no Kuni is famous for its seasonal blossoms.