A green oasis of tranquility at the heart of Tokyo’s busy Akasaka district. Some beautiful old trees can be found here.

Hie shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo’s Akasaka neighborhood, worth visiting for its red torii gates tunnel reminiscent of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine.

This article covers the basics of Shikoku Pilgrimage (88 temples of Shikoku) done by car. I have completed the drive around the island in 15 days.

Akechidaira Ropeway, located just off the famous Irohazaka road in Nikko, offers unsurpassable views over Lake Chuzenji and Kegon falls from the top of a nearby mountain. The ride itself is short and not very exciting, but the views are of a kind you won’t get anywhere else.

Reasonably priced hotel with delicious food and beautifully designed bath on the Pacific coast of Kochi prefecture.

Low key accomodation next to Tairyuji ropeway station

Business hotel with natural hot spring bath right across from JR Tokushima Station.

A basic accommodation good for Shikoku Henro pilgrims travelling by car. It’s located in the vicinity of temples 8, 9 and 10.

Business hotel option within a multi-tower complex – the most reasonably priced accomodation option at Shinagawa Prince Hotel.

Short stroll through Kyoto’s Sagano neighborhood.