More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  The Hirata Honjin Museum is located on a hillside overlooking the old town of Hirata near the shore of Lake Shinji. A honjin was a propert...

  The Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum is a must-visit site for those interested in Japanese gardens. As well as a fine example of an Izumo-s...

  Yosuien is a large stroll-type garden in the Wakanoura area in the south of Wakayama City. It is considered one of only two major gardens ...