Shopping Frog Street in Matsumoto Ignatius Koh Nawate Street is a frog-themed street south of Matsumoto Castle. Many shops, ranging from food to antiques, line the narrow street,..
Activities Tokyo Weekend Trip: Otsuki, Yamanashi Featured Green Tourism options in the Otsuki City area are not to be missed. Just an hour from Shinjuku Station by Central Express Limited,..
12 Culture Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Gokoku-jinja is an impressive shinto shrine in a pleasant forest setting.
11 Culture Togeppo Saioku-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell Close to Shizuoka City in central Japan, Togeppo Saioku-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, with an elegant garden and relics from..
7 Activities Journey of 1,000 Steps.... Nancy Schneider In addition to visiting the coastal cities of Japan, treat yourself to a visit of the vast, breathtaking Hida Mountains.
Culture Niigata Festival 2025 Aug 8th - Aug 10th The Niigata Festival is one of the biggest attraction in the region, and it's well earned! It goes for three days on the f..
Culture Daidogei World Cup 2025 Early Nov At the start of November, the annual Street Performance World Cup will be held in Shizuoka in central Japan. It's a hugely fun..
29 Activities Kamikochi Japan Alps Rey Waters Hiking Kamikochi Park on a one day trip from Tokyo. Scenic trails, marshes, streams, rivers, mountains, and wildlife.