Saitama Prefecture
Saitama Prefecture is attached to Tokyo to the north. While generally known as a commuting base with few tourist spots,...
Parks
Onomichi City
The GoodThe Not-So GoodGreat walking route around historic cityNothing "spectacular" to see Onomichi City is famous for its mountain side...
Shinobazu Pond
Shinobazu pond is the largest of three ponds in Ueno Park. It is famous for being fully covered in Lotus...
Ueno Park
Ueno Park is a large park complex containing multiple large museums, Ueno Zoo, Shinobazu Pond and a variety of shrines...
Kurokawa Onsen
A traditional hot spring town deep in the mountains, this accessible but well-preserved old down is one of the best...
Kumamoto Castle
A large castle complex located in the southern city of Kumamoto, damaged in the 2016 earthquake restoration work continues. When...
Suizenji Park
A park situation a short train ride from Kumamoto station, Suizenji Park is a picturesque Japanese style garden with a...
Meiji Shrine
After the bustle of Harajuku, the calmness and isolation of the Meiji Shrine provides a welcome rest from the city...
Asakusa, Ueno and Akihabara Walking Route
Start your day surrounded by temples and more traditional cultural legacies of Japan, then spend a few hours walking around...
Yoyogi Park
A popular place for Japanese and expats, especially during Cherry Blossom season, Yoyogi park is usually full of a number...