Nasu Animal Kingdom
A highly interactive zoo with open exhibits where animals interact with each other. Very family friendly although quite difficult to...
Why Japan
Tottori sand dunes and sand museum
Tottori Sand Dunes are a popular tourist location in the otherwise fairly low-key Tottori Prefecture, between Hiroshima and Osaka. Camel...
Monja-yaki
Originating in Tokyo, monja-yaki is a unique dish that could be described as "hot plate goo" if it weren't so...
Chusonji Temple
A World Heritage temple complex feature a dazzling golden hall. Get away from the crowds with an out of the...
Dewasanzan – The Three Mountains
Famous as a religious pilgrimage site, the three sacred mountains provide hiking during the warmer months, and a quiet, rural...
Fuji Five Lakes
With stunning views of Mount Fuji all of the 5 major lakes to the north of the volcano are popular...
Oshino Hakkai
Known as a Ninja village famous for 8 ponds filled with pristine Mount Fuji snow melt, today it is just...
Lake Yamanakako
As one of the Fuji 5 Lakes, Lake Yamanakako is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and gives stunning...
Lake Shojiko
As one of the Fuji 5 Lakes, Lake Shojiko gives stunning views of Mount Fuji but with extreme inconvenience of...
Lake Motosuko
As one of the Fuji 5 Lakes, Lake Motosuko gives stunning views of Mount Fuji but with extreme inconvenience of...