ISHIKAWA

From ropeways and waterfalls to castles and historic gardens, the 'Rising Dragon Road' through central Japan does everything to catch your eye!

Travel through the 'Rising Dragon' region of Japan, where you'll find ancient shrines, exquisite gold leaf, top-ranked gardens, incredible festivals, panoramic mountain views, plus markets, museums, kabuki and more!

Japanese lantern festivals are held to ward off evil or send off the dead, or just to warm up a chilly winter.

A hotel in Ishikawa Prefecture has designed a program it guarantees to bring a throb to your heart: and if it doesn't, you don't have to pay!

Venture out and discover these 11 spots that break records in Japan, from the tallest building to the deepest lake. Or how about the city that eats the most ice cream?!

Japan is famous for its ancient temples and shrines, but did you know that it's also the home to the three oldest hotels in the world?

Just how old is the oldest Japanese company? You might be surprised to learn that most of the companies on our list date back centuries before the Black Plague!

Is there anything cooler than a 'ryokan' with a bit of a thrill? These Japanese inns just might give you a chill!