deep in Japan's Wakayama prefecture you will find what just might be Japan's most beautiful shrine. A stunning pagoda set against a mountain waterfall is really just the beginning of what makes ...

For many, sento are still a vital part of daily life in Japan ... socialising and gossip. “Most people lived within a few hundred metres of one, and they were places of intergenerational ...

to bring you the best places to visit in Japan. Have a favorite? Vote below to help decide next year's ranking. SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No The country's tallest mountain and one of its most ...

The beautiful pink sakura blossoms are a sight not to be missed. The Japanese themselves have ... but Maruyama Park is said to be the best place for hanami there. About 680 sakura trees grow in the ...

Next on the list of most beautiful places in Asia is located in Japan, namely a Zen temple in northeastern Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji. Built in 1397, this gold-leaf-covered Buddha temple stands amidst the red ...