Cherry Blossoms at Dojoji Temple Takako Sakamoto At Dojoji Temple in Wakayama the cherry blossoms are the earliest to bloom in Kansai Region.
View of Kyoto City from Shogunzuka Cathy Cawood The carpark of Shogunzuka at the top of Higashiyama Driveway offers one of the best views of Kyoto City.
Autumn Colors at Nison-in - 2 Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the luxury of relaxing in the garden of Nison-in Temple, Kyoto. Sit on the wooden floor of Misono-tei Tea House admirin...
Accommodation Sunroute Nara Hotel John Carter Nara is a relatively small city that has several options when it comes to deciding on a place to stay. One of these places is...
Kyoto's Shugakuin Imperial Villa Larry Knipfing It's easy to imagine why Kyotos Shugakuin Imperial Villa was chosen to be the playground of the Emperor in Japan's early Edo ...
Nishihonganji Yamashina-Betsuin Cathy Cawood Yamashina temple with cherry, maple and gingko trees is very pretty in autumn.
Accommodation Kaneyoshi Ryokan John Carter The 60’s are now in the oh-so distant past but the essence of this magic era still remains. Surrounded by the modern neon glo...
The Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto Victoria Simkovic There must obviously be a reason why everyone is so obsessed with Kyoto and its pink trees—this city looks absolutely breatht...
Negoroji Temple is Pure Japan! Takako Sakamoto Enjoy a feeling of Japan and tranquility at a spacious historical site, Negoroji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture.
Accommodation APA Villa Hotel Tanimachi 4-Chome Peter Sidell Close to Osaka Castle in Japan's third biggest city, this hotel is modern, comfortable and affordable.
Red Spider Lilies Around Lake Biwa Cathy Cawood Red spider lilies bloom in Shiga Prefecture in September, adding splashes of color to the landscape.
Kobe at Night: Pure Magic! Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the exotic city of Kobe and its gorgeous night views!
Setting up for Gion Matsuri Cathy Cawood See Gion Matsuri festival floats being built and displayed in downtown Kyoto from July 10
