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Hanibe Gankutsuin. ハニベ岩窟院。
If you’d like to go admire the Buddha or take a glimpse into Hell’s Gate, this is a must see. To get here, you first need to take the...


馬籠宿
Magome is a comfortable post town with wooden buildings preserved from the Edo Period. I had to take a 2 hour highway bus from Nagoya...


常滑市
Tokonyan the giant maneki neko resides in Tokoname located in the Aichi Prefecture. To find him, you may take the Meitetsu Line from...


伏見稲荷大社
This is the main shrine found at the base of Inari mountain. It is open 24 hours so you may opt to hike it in the night or day. I went at...


太陽の塔
Found in the Expo Commemoration Park, the Tower of the Sun created by Japanese artist Taro Okamoto which represents the past, present,...


黒門市場
My hands were really busy while I tried to take some photos. Long story short, I went back the next morning. Just go. It’s only a 2...


水木しげるロード
Fans of Kitaro must visit Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato. For those who are familiar with Kitaro, Shigeru Road is filled with shops...


鳥取砂丘
Tottori houses Japan’s one and only mini sand dune. It was one of my favorite experiences in the country. Getting there is rather simple....


倉敷市
The Bikan Area of Kurashiki within Okayama is a relaxing street filled with historical architecture. A peaceful place to kill time. It is...


児島郡
Kojima Jeans Street is the home to world famous Jeans. If you are a denim fanatic, you must get off at Kojima Station while you are in...
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