Kyoto is one of those destinations you don’t dare to miss if you’re in Japan. In this beautiful city you can find modern trends mixed together with rich culture and heritage. Even though it’s one of the most popular cities…
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WHY EVERY TRAVELER SHOULD EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RYOKAN
From the moment you board the small cog train that winds up into the mountains to Hakone, you know you are in for a something special. So what is a Ryokan? A ryokan is a traditional Japanese guest house, created to…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING A JAPANESE ONSEN
So, you’ve decided you want to visit Japan and you want to experience all that this culturally rich country has to offer. You read about an “onsen” (Japanese hot spring) and thought “Ooohh! A Japanese spa! I must go!” First…
10 THINGS YOU MUST SEE AND DO IN TOKYO
After spending my first week in Tokyo, Japan’s capital, I instantly added it to my list of the most incredible cities in the world! Tokyo is a rare place where as a westerner, absolutely everything feels completely foreign, and yet…
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AT TEMPLE ACCOMMODATION
Looking for a unique experience in Japan? Then, staying at Shukubo (temple accommodation) at Mt Koya can be your choice! Mt Koya; a sacred place for Japanese Esoteric Buddism found by Kukai (aka Kobodaishi) is located in the northeastern part of Wakayama…
10 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN KYOTO
Kyoto is a historical town, full to the brim with ancient temples and shrines, but it isn’t anything like the historical sites of your middle school field trip days. If you’re like me, you may not have heard of it…
HOW TO TAKE AN INCREDIBLE PHOTO AT FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE
A popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas you’ll find in Japan. Composed with thousands of shrines, this popular location attracts visitors and photographers for it’s illusional, maze-like effect the…