Off The Beaten Path

Kaga is known for historic hot springs towns, traditional Kutani ware, and beautiful sceneries....

Explore the picturesque Noto Peninsula at the tip of Ishikawa prefecture with its spectacular...

Located at the top of Izu peninsula, the cities of Mishima, Izunokuni, and Numazu...

Tour the Air Base Museum, ride roller coasters at Hamanako Pal Pal, and eat...

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...