Saitama Craft Center
Specialities Hiking - "Like this," says a man as he shakes a wooden frame with steady, even strokes. The water drains out from the bottom, leaving a thin...
Ofuro Cafe Utatane
Specialities Hot springs - Sometimes, all you really need is a day just for yourself. Just you, some coffee, a book, and a hot spring bath... That's where Ofuro Cafe...
Mount Tsukuba
Specialities Hiking - Sure Mt. Fuji is Japan's most famous peak, but Mt. Tsukuba’s beauty is widely recognized as one of Japan’s hyakumeizan or 100 Famous Mountains. Identi...
Momochi Seaside Park
Specialities Beaches - Quietly tucked away in the suburbs, the Momochi Seaside Park offers a perfect seaside oasis away from fast-paced Fukuoka city. With quaint restaura...
Mount Aso
Specialities Hiking - As the largest active volcano in Japan and one of the largest in the world, Mount Aso is a must-see for anyone traveling in Kumamoto....
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari
Specialities Hot springs - The concept of community bathing doesn’t really fly in most countries nowadays and it has to be said: You’re missing out big time. The Ooedo-Onsen ...
Takayama
Specialities Hot springs - Nestled at the foot of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is literally a breath of fresh air. This mountain town’s remote location has led to excellent...
Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Specialities Hiking - Don’t mistake Shikotsu-Toya's closeness to the big city for low wilderness cred; with nearly 1000 square kilometers of lakes, volcanoes, hiking trails...
Omi-Maiko Beach
Specialities Beaches - Omi-Maiko, a scenic and pristine beach on Lake Biwa, provides an ideal escape from the city's hot and sticky summers. Only an hour from Osaka and...
Kibune
Specialities Hiking - Tucked in the northern mountains of Kyoto lies the village of Kibune, home to Kibune shrine, numerous ryokan, and forests filled with cedars. It is...
Mount Kurama
Specialities Hiking, Hot springs - Majestic Mt. Kurama, famous for being the birthplace of reiki, has a lot to offer the curious traveler wishing to explore beyond Kyoto - magical...