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What to Do, See and Drink in Takehara City, Hiroshima

Animal lovers with a passion for travel have been raving about Japan’s ‘rabbit island’ Ohkunoshima…

Shimane Prefecture: The Birthplace of Sake

The origins of Japan’s beloved beverage – sake – are said to lie in Shimane Prefecture where ancient myths…

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Japan Travel Guide: Three Fine Days in Spiritual Shimane

If Shimane were a fantasy character, she would be the quiet one pretending to be…

Setouchi Travel Guide: Cycle Through the Seto Inland Sea Islands for Dramatic Vistas and Thriving Arts

The Seto Inland Sea, or Setouchi region, offers gorgeous nature and edgy, thought-provoking art all…

Slow Travel in Shimane Prefecture: Discover the Artistic Side of This Remote Region of Japan

A visit to Shimane Prefecture, which hugs the Sea of Japan coastline in Honshu island’s southwesterly…

8 Must-see Tourist Spots Nobody Else is Visiting in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Even though it recently made our list of top 10 prefectures people are least likely…

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

This hotel boasts a luxurious terrace and lounge on its…

Nageiredo Temple: Hike to Japan’s Most Dangerous National Treasure in Tottori Prefecture

In the seminal travel book, The Inland Sea, author Donald…

Experience Japanese Arts, Culture and Sophistication at Kurashiki

If you’re looking for a slice of Japan that radiates…

Yuyado Souan

Yuyado Souan is located in Shimane Prefecture's famous Yunokawa Hot Spring…

Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

Once a prosperous town thanks to its strategic position on a river…

Ryokan Hakkei

Ryokan Hakkei is like a home away from home, except…

Okutsuso Ryokan

Okutsuso Ryokan boasts a rare hot spring known as the kagi-yu…

7 Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences in Tottori Prefecture

Chances are, Tottori is not a name that has made…