Tottori Sand Dunes Activities Guide: Sandboarding, Camel Rides & Japan’s Desert Coast
Discover the best Tottori Sand Dunes activities: sandboarding, camel rides, paragliding, and the best ways to book tours and hotels near Japan's only desert coast.
Ibusuki Sand Bath Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Sunamushi Onsen
Complete guide to the Ibusuki sand bath (sunamushi onsen): how it works, where to go, how to get there from Kagoshima, what to expect, and the best time to visit.
Kagoshima Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Sakurajima, Samurai History & Southern Kyushu
Complete Kagoshima travel guide for first-time visitors: Sakurajima volcano, Sengan-en, Ibusuki sand bath, Kurobuta pork, shochu, and how to get there from Fukuoka.
Zao Snow Monsters Guide: How to See Japan’s Iconic Juhyo Ice Trees
Everything you need to know about seeing the Zao Snow Monsters (juhyo) in Yamagata, Japan: when to go, how to get there, and how to photograph them.
Matsue Castle Guide: Japan’s Black Castle in Shimane
Matsue Castle is one of Japan's 12 original surviving castle keeps and a designated National Treasure. This guide covers the keep, Horikawa moat boat tour, Lafcadio Hearn residence, and best time to visit Shimane.