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Trekking the Kumano Kodo: Walk Through Nature Along Japan's Famous Pilgrimage Trail And World Heritage Site

The Kumano Kodo is one of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and is also a registered World Heritage Site. Popular as a power spot, I walked this road...

Kumano Sanzan: Explore Wakayama's 3 Sacred Shrines in the Land of the Gods

Discover the ancient spiritual allure of the Kumano Sanzan (熊野三山), where three majestic shrines beckon visitors to the heart of Wakayama’s sacred lands.

Kumano Hongu Onsen: Why Travelers Are Calling These Remote Hot Springs Japan's 'Real-Life Fountain of Youth'

Hidden deep in the mountains of Wakayama, at the heart of Japan’s ancient spiritual landscape, lies a hot spring village that feels quietly magical. Just steps from Kumano Hongu...

Leave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples

Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.

Koyasan Shukubo: 5 Temple Stays That Feel Like Stepping Into Another World

Shukubo is a unique accommodation experience that offers travelers the opportunity to stay in a temple and immerse in the daily routine, including meditation. Wakayama's Koyasan...

9 Places to Visit in Japan's Midwest Resort Town, Shirahama, Wakayama (2-Day Itinerary)

Shirahama is a resort town in Wakayama Prefecture, particularly famous for Shirahama Onsen. Summer here starts as early as May, with the earliest opening beaches in Japan's main is...

Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo

The Hinode Sai, or Sunrise Festival, is believed to have started when wandering ascetics climbed Mount Mitake in search of enlightenment.

One Day Around Nara Park: Exploring Kasuga Taisha, Todai-ji, and Local Shopping Streets

Just steps from Kintetsu-Nara Station, a charming shopping street leads the way to Nara Park, where a deer may casually wander into view around the corner—that’s your first impress...

Enjoy Japanese Beauty and Healing with All Five Senses! A "Hana-Goshuin" Journey via Tokyu Lines & Buses

What do you look for when you visit Japan? Cutting-edge technology, memorable meals, or time in peaceful, historic surroundings? In Tokyo and Kanagawa, a seasonal event brings thes...

Oirase Gorge Trail: Complete Hiking Guide to Aomori's Most Beautiful Stream

Located in Towada City, Oirase Gorge is widely recognized as a must-visit destination in Aomori Prefecture. Nestled within lush natural forests, this enchanting gorge offers conven...

Beyond Hakodate and Matsumae: Enjoy the Hidden Gems of Hokkaido’s Donan Area

Discover the lesser-known wonders of Hokkaido’s Donan Area, from breathtaking landscapes to hidden historic treasures—all within easy reach of Hakodate. This page may contain pr...

Japanese Southern Alps Traverse – Day 2

Plan B. My eyes carefully trace the cliffs, evaluating going around the snow, gauging loose gravel and rocks to grab on to. “It looks steeper than it is”, I whisper, which resemble...

Zenkoji's 'shukubo' inn refurbished to welcome foreign guests

Minoh: Discover Forest Trails, Temples, and Autumn Colors Beyond Osaka

Tired of the crowds in Osaka City? Enjoy some fresh air, a slower pace of life, and local delicacies in nearby Minoh.

Walk Between Snow Walls: Visiting Japan's Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in 2026

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of Japan’s most iconic mountain sightseeing routes, linking Toyama and Nagano prefectures through dramatic alpine landscapes. Each spring, t...

Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo

A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine…

Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo

A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine…

Kibune Japan Has an Incredible Floating River Restaurant - Where You Catch Noodles in an Actual Bamboo Stream

On Kyoto's hottest summer days, locals escape to a place where dining platforms hover directly above a mountain stream and the air feels noticeably cooler than the city below. Know...