Off The Beaten Path

Hamamatsu Castle was built by the great shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, who spent 17 years...

Kunozan Toshogu is the first Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the powerful shogun...

Each summer, visitors from all over flock to Furano to see the vast and...

Experience one of Japan’s most unique zoos, eat a bowl of steaming hot soy-sauce...

The beautiful gorges and natural landscapes at Jozankei Onsen are only a short 1-hour...

Kamikochi is a beautiful high mountain valley located in Chubu Sangaku National Park. Largely...

Daio Wasabi Farm is the world's largest wasabi farm located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture....

The grand and historic Matsumoto Castle known as “Crow Castle” is one of the...

Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture offers plenty of activities for visitors, soak in relaxing...

Relax in the hot spring that goes back 1,300 years at Takeo Onsen and...

Arita is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Learn about its 400 years history at...

Stroll through the cobblestone streets, enjoy the beautiful landscape, and browse through the quaint...