Japan is a country steeped in well preserved history and culture. In addition to the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout the country, there are also countless national treasures including castles, shrines, temples, archeological sites, and important cultural heritage pieces. While it may be impossible to see each and every national treasure Japan has to offer in a single trip, here are just a few of the important, must-see, and even lesser known of Japan’s many stunning national tre...| Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
An intrinsic part of both Japanese culture, as well as spiritual thinking, hot springs or 'onsen' are much more than just a hot bath. With more natural geothermal sources than any other country, Japan houses over 2,300 hot spring facilities up and down its archipelago, often clustered together in hot spring villages, like Kurokawa Onsen or Ginzan Onsen (the clue is in the name!). | Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Enjoy a comfortable temple stay to relax and renew the spirit in private, luxurious lodgings at this ancient temple near the shores of Lake Biwa.| Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
We sit down with master soba maker, Yoshinori Shibazaki, to talk all things soba noodles including his passion and skills to make the very best te-uchi (handmade) soba, his connection to Australia and about Niigata, the prefecture he now calls home. We guarantee you’ll have a whole new respect for soba noodles and crave a trip to Japan to have some after you read this.| Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Jomon Sugi is the oldest and largest of the Japanese cypress—or sugi—trees found on Yakushima. It is thought the tree is anywhere between 2,500 and 7,000 years old.| Travel Japan
Explore Sacred Sites & Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (UNESCO). Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site portfolio covers both cultural and natural sites of exceptional value.| Travel Japan
Nagano's Alps hold everything an outdoor sports enthusiast dreams of. The attractions here include the Kamikochi area with endless trekking possibilities.| Travel Japan
The best places to try forest bathing, a vital part of preventative healthcare in Japan. Studies show it can improve your mood, focus, and stress levels.| Travel Japan
