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Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修学院離宮) in Kyoto is an imperial leisure villa and landscape garden build in the 1700s by Japanese emperor Gomizuno.

Explore Amerikamura, the America Town of Osaka, to find vintage shops, a strong youth culture and some great food.

The Sakura season is upon us and Japan is turning many shades of pink and purple. We’ve picked 8 spots across the country that make for the best Sakura viewing and enjoyment.

Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) is a national treasure and heritage sights located in the village of Ohara, about one hour north of Kyoto by public transport.

The expection is that a trip to Japan is super expensive, yet Japan is surprisingly affordable. This post gives a breakdown of what to expect in terms of cost.

Togetsukyo (渡月橋), is a wood built bridge over the Oi river and one of Kyoto’s iconic landmarks located in the Arashiyama district.

Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a massive temple complex that extends over an entire mountain side to the southeast of Kyoto.

In addition to unlimited travel, the pass includes a variety of perks that are less known but just as handy. Find out more on these advantages to the JR Pass.

The Futabanosato Walking Trail is a 10km long hiking path following 16 different historical sites in Hiroshima.

Takao (高雄) is a remote mountain valley about 1 hour north of Kyoto. Famous for its three historic temples and beautiful natural scenery.