Kiyomizu Temple

Temple in the Higashiyama District dating back to the late 8th century and famous for its views of the city (especially at night). It is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1944.

Motorcycling in Hokkaido

Of all the regions for motorcycling in Japan, Hokkaido must come top of the list. It is known…

Motorcycling in Japan

Japan is in many ways an ideal country to see by motorbike with a bag slung on the…

The Cost of Owning a Motorcycle in Japan

While a motorcycle can be the best way to get off the beaten track and see some of…

Daisetsuzan National Park

Daisetsuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園, Daisetsuzan Kokuritsu Kōen) is a the largest national park in Japan famous for its…

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

National Park which is home to the largest wetland area in Japan

Asahikawa

Asahikawa (旭川) is Hokkaido’s second biggest city after Sapporo. It is not a major tourist destination, although visitors…

Chionin

Chionin (知恩院) is located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto and is the head temple of the Jōdo…

Daikakuji

Daikakuji (大覚寺) is a temple complex in the west of Kyoto. It dates back to the early Heian…

Ninnaji

Ninnaji (仁和寺) is a temple in western Kyoto that dates back to the late 9th century. It is…

Ginkakuji

Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, “Temple of the Silver Pavilion”) is a Zen temple in the Higashiyama Ward of Kyoto. The…

Kinkakuji

Famous golden temple and one of Kyoto’s most iconic sites