Spa World

Osaka Castle (0.00 km)

'The present Osaka Castle dates from 1931 and was extensively renovated in 1997. Built of ferroconcrete, it's not as massive as the original but is...

Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (31.06 km)

Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. During this period the framework of national government was consolidated and Nara enjoyed great...

Saiho-ji Moss Garden (43.52 km)

Saiho-ji, Kyoto, Japan Kyoto’s famous moss garden can only be visited by applying in writing, many months in advance. Those lucky enough to gain...

See Kabuki at Minamiza (43.52 km)

If you’ve never come across Kabuki before you’re probably still familiar with the look of it - the heavily made up faces painted white with their...

Momiji season in Japan (43.52 km)

November is the time to enjoy the brilliant colors of the momiji (Japanese maple trees) in the forests, parks, and temple gardens throughout Japan....

Katsura Imperial Villa Garden (43.52 km)

Katsura is a masterpiece of Japanese garden design. It was built for Prince Toshhihito (1579-1629) and he is believed to have been the main designer....

Sakura season in Japan (43.52 km)

In April each year, Japanese take great pleasure in picnicking under the beautiful flowers of the sakura, or Japanese cherry trees, which only bloom...

Kyoto (51.64 km)

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the...

Himeji Castle (76.10 km)

Initially built as a fortress by the Harima district ruler in 1333, Himeji Castle has been repeatedly expanded throughout the centuries and now stands...

Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (95.69 km)

'Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites – Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan – linked...