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There is so much to explore in Shimabara, but is also one of those places that is enjoyable to explore with no particular goal, destination or schedule. What better place to rent a bicycle!
The island of Amakusa is famous for its Toseki, a stone mined in the area for use in pottery production. The stone is so pure it doesn’t need to be mixed with other materials to create ceramics and is used across japan.
For those on a tight budget travelling around a country as spread out as Japan can be costly. While there are options available, such as night buses and rail passes, the recent surge in LCCs (low Cost Carriers) has provided traveller with a fast and affordable option.
Honmyō-ji is a highly important Nichiren Buddhist temple located in western Kumamoto city. It is a little bit of a walk from the castle but well worth a visit!
Nestled in Shinjuku, Tokyo, lies an unsuspected gem for those interested in Japanese politics, history or anarchist theory – Mosakusa Bookshop.
Discover the amazing Kegon Falls in historical Nikko. These 100m high waterfall are some of the most venerated in Japan, and conceal a dark history.
Yuigahama is the beach that arches around Sagami Bay along the length of Kamakura’s seafront, and is popular for those who like water sports.
The city of Kamakura is the one of the places that is always bound to come up when discussing Japanese history, complete with stories of shoguns and samurais.
History can be tucked away in the most unassuming places in Japan, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo’s tomb and the Shirahata Shrine in Kamakura.
Kamakura-gu shrine may look modest compared to other Shinto shrines, but it is rich with history and tied to turning points in Japan’s past.
The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine complex in Kamakura offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Japan’s Shogunate and samurai culture.
