Activities Tanigawadake in Winter C. Rio Of all the seasons to climb Tanigawadake, winter is certainly the most dangerous and difficult, but also the most rewarding.
Small Shrines of Kurotatsu Jinja Takako Sakamoto Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine and Ishiwatari Hachiman Shrine in grounds of Keya Kurotatsu Jinja in Fukui city. Although they are s...
Food Kado restaurant in Muikamachi [Closed] Rufus Starbuck Kado in Muikamachi serves great set meals and a curry far hotter than the Japanese standard that even comes with a warning on...
Food Gastro-Tourism in Snow Country Rufus Starbuck Learn about Snow Country food culture as a local guide takes you foraging for mushrooms in the forests and mountains of Yuzaw...
Food Gelato Yummy Kim Bergström If you enjoy icy treats, Gelato Yummy in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. They make fantastic gelato with a host of unique ingr...
Activities Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström The Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival offers the chance to appreciate Japan's iconic cherry blossoms in a picturesque location.
Food Minamiuonuma Majidon Project Kim Bergström The annual Minamiuonuma Majidon Competition is a way to promote the region's delicious koshihikari rice in unique ways. Dozen...
Food IUJ Shokudo Kim Bergström Looking for a cheap lunch? The International University of Japan's shokudo, or cafeteria, is open not just to students but th...
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival Kim Bergström From around early June to mid-June each year, Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to a rose festival, with blooms in a var...
Activities Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year, the Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival showcases the beauty of spring in Niigata Prefecture. The park was desi...
Accommodation Kaisen Healing Resort Spa [Closed] Susan Tumanon A hot spring resort in Yamanashi that is open 24/7. Relax and enjoy yourself with your family.
Culture Shoko Kanazawa Exhibition 2021 Kim Bergström A special event taking place at the Sano Art Museum will explore the calligraphy works of Shoko Kanazawa.
Beauty of Daian-zenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Wow, this temple is gorgeous! was the first thought that popped into my mind when I saw Daian-zenji Temple the other day.
Asahisan Fudoji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Asahisan Fudoji Temple, Fukui is located at the foot of Mt. Asuwa in the center of the city. See the Goddess of Mercy for chi...
