Ryokan are Japanese style Inns found throughout the country, especially in Hot Spring (Onsen) Resorts. Ryokan are an opportunity to experience the Traditional Japanese lifestyle and hospitality, incorporating elements such as Tatami floors, Futon beds, Japanese style baths and local Food, making them popular with both Japanese and foreign tourists alike.
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Nature, History and Accommodation in Fukui’s Obama City and Hibiki Terraced Rice Fields
GAH! MONKEYS!!! It was quite the surprise to stumble into a group of wild monkeys at Hibiki Terraced Rice Fields, and I stood frozen in place as they scattered into the surrounding countryside. It marked a brief but lively interlude on my historic and natural…
Indulge in the Regional Flavors and Private Spa at Kinosaki Onsen
I might not have been the image of grace stomping along in my inch-high geta sandals. But it completed my yukata and onsen hopping outfit, as I clip-clopped along the willow-lined canal of Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉). With the luminous lantern lights bouncing off the Ohtani…
In the Foothills of Lovers: A Journey to Mt. Tsukuba
“Fuji in the West, Tsukuba in the East.” This is the phrase used to describe the importance of Mt. Tsukuba to Japan. Located in Ibaraki prefecture north of Tokyo, a beautiful, natural region, Mt. Tsukuba and its two peaks are said to be composed of…
Discover Saga Prefecture’s World of Ceramics and Heritage
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Kyushu is renowned for being a real mix of cultures. Situated just 800km from China, it’s the closest point in Japan to the Asian mainland and home to Nagasaki, a historic port city that was once a crucial link…
Exploring the Cuisine and Urban Nightlife of Fukuoka
Day or night, Fukuoka city offers a dizzying array of food, from roadside yatai serving late night meals to exclusive 3 Michelin starred sushi restaurants.
Luxury Lodging and Must-Visit Culinary Destinations in Kyushu
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu was once the center for Japanese civilization and has an endless amount of historical treasures, beautiful coastlines, and natural beauty to discover. In addition to all there is to see and do here,…
Why My Heart Returns to Iiyama City
Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous landscapes, delicious foods and the warm hospitality of the people.
Cycling through the Fall Colors of The Niigata Countryside
Sponsored by Sekikawa Village If you are going to make an excursion to experience the Japanese countryside, it would be a waste to limit yourself to the trains and buses that skip over so much of what these regions have to offer. One of my…
The Hidden Luxury of Takanosu Onsen
Sponsored by Sekikawa Village Traditional Luxury Deep in the Countryside of Niigata Prefecture After finishing off a day of cycling through the small picturesque farming community of Sekikawa, I drove out of town to a small parking lot along the Arakawa River and crossed a…
The Voyapon Ultimate Travel Guide to Northern Kumamoto
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as the home of the world-famous active volcano, Mt. Aso, and the enormous caldera created by its eruption thousands of years ago. But the area boasts…