Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Takayama is a small town in the foothills of the Japan Alps. Far from the sea and any major cities, for many foreign visitors, a stay in this remote river town is their only chance to see rural Japan. Maps show the historic attractions, all easy to find on foot. But, some of the best places in Takayama, the shiawase […]
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Suizenji Park – What a delight!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! On my recent trip to southern Japan I had the pleasure of visiting Suizenji Park. Located in Kumamoto, a green and verdant city in western Kyushu, I found Suizenji to be a real gem of a place that I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to. Built by the […]
A visit to the Tanabe Ryokan in Hida-Takayama
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan has hundreds of beautiful sights, famous landmarks, and unforgettable scenery but I have always argued that it is the little things that truly make this country such a special place to visit; the everyday things that surround you from morning to night. Whether it be the […]
Japan – still beautiful
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! InsideJapan Tours tour leaders have travelled the length and breadth of Japan and love it – That’s why they do it. One of the best things about being a tour leader in Japan is having the opportunity to show other people this stunning country along with introducing […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! InsideJapan Tours tour leaders have travelled the length and breadth of Japan and love it – That’s why they do it. One of the best things about being a tour leader in Japan is having the opportunity to show other people this stunning country along with introducing […]