December 15, 2025
This Way to Ogimachi (Shirakawa-go)
Ogimachi Village in Shirakawa-go is often described as the most beautiful village in Japan, if not all of Asia.
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September 22, 2025
This Way to Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. Located entirely in Shiga Prefecture, it measures approximately 64 km (40 miles) from north to south.
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September 12, 2025
This Way to Iga Ueno
Iga Ueno is a city in Mie Prefecture famous for its ninja heritage. Together with Koka in Shiga Prefecture, it's recognized as the birthplace of ninja culture in Japan
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June 26, 2025
This Way to Ise-Shima
Ise is best known for Ise Jingu, a shrine complex housing the most sacred Shinto shrines in Japan, while Toba is where you'll find Mikimoto Pearl Island.
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June 19, 2025
This Way to Tottori
Wind-sculpted and ever-changing, the Tottori Sand Dunes are a natural wonder that feels completely out of place in Japan.
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June 15, 2025
This Way to Kobe
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kobe? For the vast majority of tourists, it's Kobe Beef.
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June 5, 2025
This Way to Amanohashidate
The name Amanohashidate comes from a Shinto creation myth featuring the celestial deities Izanagi and Izanami.
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May 28, 2025
This Way to Kyoto
When many people think of Japan, two cities often come foremost to mind – Tokyo and Kyoto.
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May 21, 2025
This Way to Nara
"You don't need to stay the night in Nara. You can just visit on a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto."
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April 27, 2025
This Way to Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen is a hot spring town in northern Hyogo Prefecture, near the coast of the Sea of Japan.
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April 23, 2025
This Way to Koyasan
Hidden in the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan (Mount Koya) is one of Japan’s most sacred destinations.
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February 26, 2025
This Way to Hakone
Based on people's reviews, most tourists seem to love Hakone, while a few others have called it overrated and overpriced.
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