See Kamakura on a day trip from Tokyo and visit rural shrines and temples
Get out of Tokyo and take in some fresh air on a trip out to Kamakura where you can see temples and a giant bronze Buddha
History, Countryside, Trains, Walks
Get out of Tokyo and take in some fresh air on a trip out to Kamakura where you can see temples and a giant bronze Buddha
History, Countryside, Trains, Walks
Enjoy one of Japan's Buddhist national treasures in rural Kamakura, only an hour from Tokyo and the ideal day trip
Buddhism, Tokyo, nature, hiking, Giant Buddha
A beautiful Japanese castle with a palace and gardens, an essential part of any trip to Kyoto
Kyoto, castle, historic, Japanese gardens
The touristy but fascinating rural town of Arashiyama near Kyoto has a stunning bamboo forest and other attractions
Kyoto, Arashiyama bamboo forest, walks, temples
Visit this important historical site in the centre of Hiroshima, a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945
Hiroshima, History, WW2
A bustling market district - and all roads lead to the Sensō-ji Bhuddist temple
Tokyo, Market, Temple, Shops, Restaurants
Visit these beautiful gardens in Okayama and enjoy peace, tranquility and open space in the middle of the city
Okayama, Japanese Gardens, Parks, Castles, Nature
The island of Itsukushima is better known as Miyajima, or Shrine Island and is a beautiful day trip from Hiroshima.
Hiroshima, Culture, Shinto Shrines, Hiking