Hiking the old Nakasendo, from the preserved post towns of Magome to Tsumago in the Kiso Valley.
Volcanic Park: Onioshidashi Park, Gunma
A walk in the park of lava rocks formed by the eruption of Mount Asama (an active volcano).
World’s Oldest Wooden Building? Horyuji & Shin-Yakushiji, Nara
A trip to Horyuji, a Buddhist temple housing some of the oldest wooden building in the world, and Shin-Yakushiji, a less visited temple in Nara.
Cycling around looking for tombs: Asuka, Nara
A visit around Asuka on bicycle, once the capital of Japan during the Asuka period (year 538 to 710).
Human crowd around bamboos: Arashiyama Bamboo Groves & Tenryuji, Kyoto
A trip to famous Arashiyama famous bamboo groves, only to be disappointed by how crowded it was . . . and an unexpected worthy visit to the nearby Tenryuji.
Man-made island and urban onsen: Odaiba, Tokyo
A trip to Odaiba, a man-made island in Tokyo - hiking the Rainbow Bridge, taking pictures with the Gundam statue, and dip in hot spring in an Onsen Theme Park made to look like the old Edo.
Old Japan: Asakusa, Tokyo
Asakusa, where the future meets the past. Though located in central Tokyo, Asakusa gives off vibes of old Japan.
Walking on cliffs: Tojinbo, Fukui
A trip to Tojinbo, picturesque cliffs along the sea of Japan and tasting great fresh seafood.
10 yen coin temple and the scent of matcha: Uji, Kyoto
A visit to Uji, a city south of Kyoto known for green tea and its temples and shrines, especially Byodo-in which is imprinted on the back of the 10-yen coin.
Japan's Wonders 