Nagasaki may be best known for the atomic bomb hit that destroyed the city at the end of World War II, but as this Nagasaki itinerary will show you, Nagasaki today is much more than its tragic World War II...

Glover Garden is a lovely hillside landscaped garden and open-air museum with a breathtaking view overlooking Nagasaki harbor. The green and lush garden house the former homes of the European tradesmen and their families who lived in Nagasaki during the...

Right in the heart of the Kansai region and surrounded in every direction by some of Japan's most famous sights lies the modern metropolitan city of Osaka. But as Japan's third-largest city deciding where to stay in Osaka can easily...

The sacred mountain Mount Misen on Miyajima Island is an excellent day-trip from Hiroshima. No matter whether you choose to take the Miyajima Ropeway or walk up to the mountain top, the amazing view, fantastic landscape, and beautiful temples are...

Shukkeien Garden is a fantastic 400 years old Japanese landscape garden in Hiroshima. It is one of the finest gardens in Japan, especially stunning during autumn and spring when the autumn leaves colors and cherry blossoms are on.

Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, may not be regarded as the prettiest city in Japan, lacking those big beautiful parks, Japanese gardens, and grand temples that we all love. But give Osaka a chance and you will...