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  • September 9, 2024

    Embrace Nature and Fun at Bokka-no-Sato: A Hidden Gem in Gifu Prefecture

    Nestled in the serene Hirugano Plateau of Gifu Prefecture, Bokka-no-Sato is a charming flower park and farm that offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, interactive activities, and delec...
  • August 5, 2019

    Nagano Cultural Experiences

    The Japanese dedication to refined beauty and detail can be seen in many aspects of life but none more so than through its many traditional pastimes and activities. These experiences range from the s...
  • July 30, 2024

    Koka Ninja House

    The Koka Ninja House, is an authentic ninja house built during the Edo era and the only remaining house available to the public where ninja lived. It was the residence of the Mochizuki family, a fami...
  • July 30, 2024

    Uraku-en Garden and Joan Tea House

    Inuyama is most known for Inuyama Castle, the oldest original castle in Japan and a National Treasure. However, Inuyama boasts a second national treasure at Uraku-en. T...
  • May 31, 2024

    Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan: Showcasing the Grandeur of Takayama’s Festival Floats

    Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan is a must-visit museum for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Takayama. Located in the heart of this historic city, the museum is dedicated to the preser...
  • July 30, 2024

    Nagoya Culture Path

    The Nagoya Culture Path is an area rich in well-preserved historical estates from some of Nagoya’s wealthiest residents from the Meiji Era through the early Showa Era (1868 -1930). ...
  • July 30, 2024

    Noritake Garden

    Famed throughout Japan and around the world as Japan’s premier manufacturer of porcelain and china tableware, Noritake originated in Nagoya over 100 years ago and maintains an impressive museum and g...
  • July 29, 2024

    Naegi Castle Ruins

    Naegi Castle was constructed over 400 years ago and sits 432 meters above the beautiful Kiso River in Gifu Prefecture. Like many castles throughout Japan, Naegi castle was dismantled in 1871 during t...
  • July 31, 2024

    Sanko Inari Shrine

    At the base of Inuyama Castle sits the Sankyo Inari Shrine. Built in the 1500’s, the shrine is said to bring fortune in romance, peaceful households and harmonious marriages and is a destination for ...