Sponsored by Murakami City The “Sea of Japan” is an inland sea separating Japan from Russia and China. This area…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 5, 2017
Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association We've all heard of hotels and villas, and many of us have heard of…
Tamara BurgessAugust 28, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Within walking distance from Mount Mifuneyama, the ryokan "Mifuneyama Kanko Hotel" offers hot spring…
Estelle LoiseauAugust 16, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Karatsu is a city located in Saga prefecture, facing the Genkai sea. This city…
Estelle LoiseauAugust 8, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Inconspicuously placed within the Azuma Mountains, is Takayu Onsen (高湯温泉) - a small hot spring resort only…
Tamara BurgessJuly 27, 2017
Sponsored by Sado City Sado island called "Sado-ga-shima" in Japanese is the eighth largest island in Japan, and is located…
Estelle LoiseauJuly 3, 2017
Sponsored by Hida City Sleeping in the countryside, surrounded by wild nature is possible! The village of Tanekura is a…
VoyaponJune 16, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City After my visit to the town of Gatsugi, near northern Murakami, I headed to my own…
Estelle LoiseauJune 8, 2017
Sponsored by Mino City Since the Mino town festival is a two day affair, why not stay in town and…
Alex EhrenreichJune 4, 2017
Sponsored by Nikko City Tourism Association If you have read the previous articles we have written about Nikko, you may…
Alex EhrenreichApril 21, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The Ryokan Bobata Onsen Yahata-ya Ryokan is located in…
Ryann OverbayMarch 23, 2017
Sponsored by Setouchi City Ushimado is a village town near the Setouchi Inland Sea, the area is also known as…
Nina CataldoMarch 13, 2017
Oyu Onsen is located east of Koide in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Uonuma boasts six ski and snowboard resorts, but…
Ryann OverbayMarch 4, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association During my trip to Shizuoka Prefecture, I wanted to see Hamana-ko, which…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 27, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association We continue our journey across Shizuoka at the same place we left off…
Jose MontañoFebruary 19, 2017
Uonuma is a small city in Niigata prefecture. The area is known for the heavy snowfall during winter. This area…
Vicky TaylorFebruary 18, 2017
Sponsored by Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association Kumomi Onsen Kumomi Onsen (雲見温泉) is located on the west coast of the Izu…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 16, 2017
Sponsored by Sado City Sado Island is a paradise island located off the coast of Niigata on the west side…
Vicky TaylorFebruary 12, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Stay in a ryokan with stunning sea views and relax in the hot spring. Tsurusou…
Lauren LewisFebruary 12, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation In northern Saga, enjoy relaxing in Furuyu Onsen while admiring the surrounding landscape. A beautiful…
Lauren LewisFebruary 9, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Green Tourism is a rising phenomenon in Japan. Where more than 10% of the country…
Nina CataldoFebruary 6, 2017
Sponsored by Izumi City It is not very well known, but in Japan there is an original type of accommodation…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 4, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation What is a Ryokan? A Ryokan is a Japanese style hotel or inn that originally…
Vicky TaylorFebruary 3, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Opened in 2016, this small guesthouse is located in the home of Arita ceramics. The…
Lauren LewisJanuary 30, 2017
Sponsored by Izumi City Cranes (Tsuru in Japanese) are migratory birds that play a very important in the Japanese culture.…
Mathilde HeidaryJanuary 30, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Beautiful graffiti around town to show its love for onsen When many visitors think of…
Nina CataldoJanuary 29, 2017
Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I’ve stayed in a few Ryokan’s in my time but never before have I…
Hazel TaylorJanuary 5, 2017
