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Famous throughout for its abundant volcanic water and dramatic setting, Kusatsu Onsen is often cited as one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns. It is also grouped with Minakami, Ikaho and Shima ...

One of the most visited sites in all of Toyama is the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. The stunning mountain landscapes of the Hida Mountains are as beautiful as they are sacred. Mt. Tateyama is one of ...

Around 12km to the south of central Nagano City, Matsushiro is a small town known firstly for its samurai heritage while also home to an open-secret beneath its feet. Once the stronghold of the rulin...

The northwest coast of Fukui is full of dramatic and interesting rock formation, including the famous Tojinbo Cliffs and Oshima Island. Another part of this beautiful shoreline is Echizen Matsushima,...

The Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum, located in Gifu Prefecture, stands as Japan's premier institution dedicated to both aviation and space exploration—with a mission of telling stories of our ance...

A new stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Fukui is now easily accessible for everyone from Tokyo and Osaka. A short distance from the station is Fukui Castle, the former center of daimyo rule by the Mat...

The mountains of Fukui hold many hidden sites that as you go deeper you find even better gems. Leaving Fukui there is the famous Zen Buddhist temple of Eiheiji, and even further in the mountains is t...

Nestled in the serene Hirugano Plateau of Gifu Prefecture, Bokka-no-Sato is a charming flower park and farm that offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, interactive activities, and delec...

Kanazawa is famous for its being flush with tradition. This is seen through its romantic cityscape, historical arts and crafts, and beautiful gardens. Translated as the ‘Garden of the Six Sublimities...