Just west of the grounds of Asakusa’s Sensoji, visitors will come across Hanayashiki, a small and slightly run down amusement park. Don’t just shrug it off, though, especially if you have kids with you who might like a break from shrines and shopping.
If for no other reason, Hanayashiki deserves ...
A bout 90 minutes east of Hiroshima city on the local JR Kure train line, visitors will arrive at Takehara Station. If you intend to spend some time in Hiroshima prefecture, Takehara is definitely worth a daytrip.
Located along the Honkawa River, Takehara’s interesting history still shows in the ...
The beautiful town of Uchiko, its nostalgic lanes set in a stunning landscape of green hills and valleys, is located in the southwest of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture. From the picturesque rice terraces and waterways to the excellent local cuisine and carefully preserved historic houses, Uchiko showca...
The city of Kurayoshi is located in central Tottori prefecture, and must be one of the most charming spots in Japan. The old Edo period grid of streets is lined with picturesque buildings, including many with the handsome whitewash "soil-lacquered" walls and rich red roof tiles that are an emblem o...
