The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Located on a hill with a view of downtown Shigaraki, this cultural park provides visitors with information about traditional Japanese ceramics, or "Shigarakiyak
The Miho Museum was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei, the architect who designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre. This museum contains a collection of over 2000 pieces and artefacts from various time periods and regions.
Located on a hill with a view of downtown Shigaraki, this cultural park provides visitors with information about traditional Japanese ceramics, or "Shigarakiyak
Known for being one of the "six old kilns" in Japan, this racoon dog, or "tanuki", village exhibits a variety of Shigaraki pottery objects, including plates, po
This museum is a modern art museum located in a "cultural zone" in Shiga prefecture, surrounded by greenery and nature and with a view of Biwako lake and the mo
Offering many of traditional Indian curry dishes, this restaurant is both family friendly and budget friendly. Visitors can ask to dine in one of the small priv
An area of stunning natural beauty where Tokugawa Ieyasu allegedly passed through this area with the aide of Iga and Koga ninjas as he returned to Okazaki, during the Honnoji War.
Situated a 2-minute walk from JR Seta Train Station, Seta Urban Hotel offers Western-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. It provides 24-hour recept
A 2-minute walk from Keihan Ishiyamadera Train Station, Tsukinoya Sansou offers hot-spring baths and Japanese-style accommodations. Free parking is available. T
A 1-minute walk from JR Minami Kusatsu Station, which is a 20-minute ride from Kyoto Station, Urban Hotel offers rooms with free wired internet, a cafe and mass
Located a 5-minute drive from JR Kusatsu Station, Reiah Hotel Kusatsu features free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast. Free pick-up shuttles are offered from th
A 3-minute walk from JR Kusatsu Train Station, which is a 20-minute ride from JR Kyoto Station, Urban Hotel Kusatsu offers air-conditioned rooms with free in-ro
Only a 8-minute walk from JR Kusatsu Train Station, and a 21-minute express train ride from Kyoto Station, Hotel 21 offers property-wide free WiFi access. Hanam
miho no matsubara Miho no Matsubara is a national heritage sight a little off the beaten bath in Shizuoka prefecture. During our trip, my friend and I had been
This Louvre Sculpture Museum in Mie prefecture is the only sister museum to the Louvre museum in France in the world. The sculptures in this museum are direct r
Often used as a recurring setting in Japanese myths, this shrine is located at the tip of the Shimane peninsula near the Sea of Japan. Due to its beauty and tra
Mihomasaki Beach, located at the tip of the Miho Peninsula, offers a clear view of Mount Fuji on sunny days.