The only mountain castle in Japan which still stands today, overlooking a scenic river valley in a remote part of Okayama Prefecture.

Japan’s smallest prefectural capital, home to one of the country’s most impressive castles as well as a historic canal network with unique boat tours.

The most ancient of Japan’s tens of thousands of shrines, located in a seldom visited region in the far west.

The often overlooked San’in region in the far west of Japan, a worthwhile addition to creative itineraries.