What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Osaka is the largest city in western Japan, and its history dates back over 1,500 years. During the Edo Period, Osaka became an important distribution center as feudal lords sent their rice to the Osaka merchants for delivery to other parts of Japan. As the merchants prospered, the city grew and flourished. Today, Osaka is a large industrial and commercial city with a population of over 2.5 millio
Osaka is the largest city in western Japan, and its history dates back over 1,500 years. During the Edo Period, Osaka became an important distribution center as feudal lords sent their rice to the Osaka merchants for delivery to other parts of Japan. As the merchants prospered, the city grew and flourished. Today, Osaka is a large industrial and commercial city with a population of over 2.5 millio
Osaka is the largest city in western Japan, and its history dates back over 1,500 years. During the Edo Period, Osaka became an important distribution center as feudal lords sent their rice to the Osaka merchants for delivery to other parts of Japan. As the merchants prospered, the city grew and flourished. Today, Osaka is a large industrial and commercial city with a population of over 2.5 millio
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of the Kansai area, and it includes a number of wonderful natural and historical attractions for visitors. In Yoshino-Kumano National Park sit the rugged and picturesque "Three Mountain Shrines of Kumano" - Mount Hongu, Mount Nachi, and Mount Shingu. The belief in the mystic powers of these mountains has flourished throughout the years. The Nachi
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of the Kansai area, and it includes a number of wonderful natural and historical attractions for visitors. In Yoshino-Kumano National Park sit the rugged and picturesque \"Three Mountain Shrines of Kumano\" - Mount Hongu, Mount Nachi, and Mount Shingu. The belief in the mystic powers of these mountains has flourished throughout the years. The Nac
Koyasan (Mount Koya) is one of Japan\'s holiest mountains located in Wakayama Prefecture. The journey to Mount Koya takes visitors a cedar-filled valley 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by 8 mountain peaks. In the early 9th century, the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi founded the first temple and it has grown to more than 100 monasteries surrounding the head temple of Kongobuji. Visitors also have
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of the Kansai area, and it includes a number of wonderful natural and historical attractions for visitors. In Yoshino-Kumano National Park sit the rugged and picturesque "Three Mountain Shrines of Kumano" - Mount Hongu, Mount Nachi, and Mount Shingu. The belief in the mystic powers of these mountains has flourished throughout the years. The Nachi
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of the Kansai area, and it includes a number of wonderful natural and historical attractions for visitors. In Yoshino-Kumano National Park sit the rugged and picturesque "Three Mountain Shrines of Kumano" - Mount Hongu, Mount Nachi, and Mount Shingu. The belief in the mystic powers of these mountains has flourished throughout the years. The Nachi
Chiba Prefecture is located just east of the Tokyo metropolitan area. For many foreign tourists, Narita International Airport will be their first contact with Japan. It is the main international transportation hub in Japan and it ranks as one of the world's leading international airports. There are many sightseeing attractions in Chiba Prefecture too. Near JR Narita train station there is Naritasa
