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Toyama Bay Seafood
Nestled between the Tateyama Mountains and Toyama Bay, Toyama City is one of the best places in Japan to enjoy freshly-caught seafood. Most famous for its ‘Toyama Bay Sushi’, the fishing waters off t...Higashi Chaya District
The historic precinct of Higashi Chaya is a well-preserved geisha district where geisha used to entertain their customers with singing and dancing at the ‘chaya’ or teahouses. Kanazawa boasts several...Omicho Fish Market
Located within 15-minutes walk of Kanazawa Station, Omicho Fish Market boasts around 200 shops and vendors selling some of Japan’s best seafood. The history of this market goes back to the aftermath ...Noto Peninsula
Extending 100 kilometers into the Sea of Japan, Noto Peninsula is relatively isolated region and home to beautiful coastal vistas. A place of tremendous beauty including rugged coasts and lush forest...Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai is a reconstructed traditional village centred around eight naturally occurring ponds, fed by the snowmelt each spring. Bridges and paths lead between the ponds and past traditional tha...Ise Grand Shrine
The Ise Grand Shrine is the most important Shinto complex in Japan. Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu-Omikami, the complex is made-up of multiple shrines—a total of 125—and other structures cent...Oharaimachi
Leading to the Inner Shrine of the Ise Grand Shrine, Oharaimachi is an 800 meter stretch of traditional buildings, souvenir shops, and restaurants. This pleasant area has been serving pilgrims and vi...Fruit-picking Nearby JR Iiyama Station
Nagano is synonymous with apples and one of great pleasures for visitors to the region is sampling the delicious fruit while it's in season. Shiozaki Farm has been producing some the reg...Gujo Hachiman
Gujo Hachiman, a gem nestled in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, renowned for its crystal-clear waterways and traditional dance festivals. Established in the 16th century and built around Hachiman Castle, th...
