A Guide to Japan’s Suntory Hakushu Whisky Distillery

Visit a whisky distillery in the South Alps (Hakushu, Yamanashi).

Essential Tips for Renting a Car in Japan

Renting a car is a great option for small groups of travellers who want to get out of the city.

Live at Kakurinbo Temple Inn: NATTO MAKING!

Learn how to make ultra-healthy natto at Kakurinbo Temple Inn, Minobu, Yamanashi.

The World’s Oldest Hotel!

Visit a hotel that was serving royalty more than 1000 years before the French Revolution in Hayakawa, Yamanashi.

Shosen-kyo: Japan’s Autumn Wonderland

Enjoy the autumn colours at Shosen-kyo Gorge in Kofu, Yamanashi.

Japan’s Temples, Orchards, and Dried Persimmons!

Oyashiki, a picture-perfect enclave in Koshu, Yamanashi, is truly a surprising find.

Nishizawa Gorge: A Stunning Day Trip from Tokyo

Nishizawa Gorge (Yamanashishi, Yamanashi) is the perfect place to enjoy the fall colours in Japan.

Discover Japan’s Most Serene Temples

Discover a spiritual retreat from the pressures of daily life in Koshu, Yamanashi.

Japan’s Best Festivals

The 735th annual Oeshiki Festival in Minobu, Yamanashi.

The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan

Akasawa Shuku, located in Hayakawa, Yamanashi, is one of the most beautiful villages in Japan.

One of Japan’s Finest Sake Breweries!

A sake brewery that has been in operation since 1750 reveals its secret to corporate success in Hakushu, Yamanashi.

Lion Dogs at Himuro Shrine

Mythical creatures like these in Fujikawa, Yamanashi, protect Shinto shrines throughout Japan. This is the third instalment in my series of honourable mentions.