Taya Caves

Taya Caves are adjacent to Josen-ji Temple and are located on the side of a hill. One story regarding the history of the caves is that th...

The Museum of Modern Art in Kamakura, houses an impressive collection of modern Japanese art—oil paintings by renowned artistes like Yuic...

In honor of the Hojo family and especially to appease Takatoki's ghost, Emperor Go-Daigo established this Tendai-sect temple in 1335. Doc...

Fishing Boat Service Akitaya is a charter boat service whose marina is located in Kamakura Bay. Fishing Boat Service Akitaya offers saltw...

This is a cemetery in a beautiful suburban Yokohama site, which has more than 2,000 graves of British Commonwealth citizens. The area cov...

Noteworthy as it is the oldest temple in Yokohama, this Shingon sect temple is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, the Eleven-Headed Kanno...

One of Yoritomo Minamoto's [1147-1199] vassals established this shrine during the last decade of the twelfth century. Yoritomo was Yoshit...

For an overview of the lifestyles of very early Japanese, this is the place to visit. The distinctive huts with their thatched roofs are...

On the second floor of a Japanese-style building overlooking a large pond is the collection of the Foundation established in the mid-13th...

Sanetoki Hojo, an administrator and a Confucian enthusiast, established Shomyo-ji Temple in 1252 on a Hojo family estate called Mutsuura....

Mild curries are the main attraction here, however the chef is willing to spice things up if you are feeling adventurous. This is a great...

Finding a good Japanese restaurant outside of Japan is getting easier these days but it is much more difficult to find something unique....

Yes folks, the name is indeed referring to Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. This is one of Jackie's very own noodle shops which serves...

A Japanese kaiseki restaurant, Tenkichi serves a variety of beautifully prepared dishes in a casual Japanese-style atmosphere. T...

Like the city it is named after, The New York Cafe is indeed a melting pot when it comes to food and style.The New York Cafe is a spaciou...

Esperanza was most likely one of the first Mexican restaurants established in Yokohama. They serve authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine...

This restaurant is truly a historical treasure. It opened 78 years ago, survived the war, and is still going strong. The decor has not ch...

One of Yokohama's few Greek restaurants, Athens is a great place if you are feeling like a little something from the Aegean. Their seafoo...

This is an elegant kaiseki restaurant with a nice view. Kishou offers beautiful kaiseki courses for moderate prices. This restaurant is s...

Bellini Trattoria is a restaurant that bends the rules and blends Italian cooking with Japanese ingredients. The result is a distinct fus...