Julie, Author at VOYAPON

Julie

Je rêvais depuis toujours de pouvoir vivre l'aventure nippone... Passionnée par cette culture aux multiples ressources, je suis venue puiser l'inspiration et rencontrer l'émerveillement. Installée à Tokyo, je partage ici mes coups de cœurs trouvés au gré de mes excursions.

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Meeting with Japanese Macaques at Snow Monkey Park in Shiga Kogen National Park

March 23, 2018 Mountains, Nagano, National Parks, Onsen & Sento, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings inc. A few kilometers from the Shiga Kogen ski area, in Nagano Prefecture, there is a protected natural park populated by rather unusual inhabitants. Jigokudani Monkey Park, or Snow Monkey Park, with a population of about...

Staying at the Shiga Kogen Prince East Wing Hotel, at the Foot of the Ski Slopes

March 22, 2018 Luxury Accommodation, Nagano, Onsen & Sento, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored, Winter

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings inc. What better after a good day of skiing than to relax in a place that's comfortable and luxurious? At the foot of the slopes of Shiga Kogen, which is 50km away from Nagano, three hotels...

Guaranteed Sensations on the Shiga Kogen Ski Area, 2.5 Hours from Tokyo

March 21, 2018 Mountains, Nagano, National Parks, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored, Winter

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings inc. Need to escape or feel the thrill of sliding down a snowy slope? Japan is famous for having the most beautiful ski slopes in the world. Over half of the archipelago is covered by mountains,...

Akita Inukko Matsuri : Dog and Temple Snow Festival in Yuzawa

March 19, 2018 Akita, Fireworks, Sponsored, Summer, Summer Festivals, Temples & Shrines, Tohoku, Winter

Yuzawa City is known for a heavy snowfall in the Tohoku region, the northern part of Japan. This mountainous region holds a winter festival to bring comfort to its inhabitants. At Yuzawa in Akita Prefecture, we celebrate Akita Inu, an...

The Traditional Craft in Yuzawa: Kawatsura Lacquerware

March 17, 2018 Akita, Culture, Museums & Galleries, Souvenirs, Sponsored

Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty in its snowy landscapes. Kawatsura lacquer has been created here for over eight centuries, and the Yuzawa Arts & Crafts...

Oyasukyo Onsen: Experience An Authentic Ryokan

March 16, 2018 Akita, Luxury Accommodation, Mountains, Onsen & Sento, Ryokan, Sponsored, Tohoku, Winter

Hidden in the heart of the mountains of the Yuzawa region, there are many small onsen villages to relax: welcome to Oyasukyo Onsen. Take time to immerse yourself in this special culture and become familiarized with the ryokan, a traditional...

Which Way is the most Convenient from Narita Airport to Tokyo?

March 14, 2018 Airports, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Tokyo, Tokyo

Narita International Airport is 65km from the center of Tokyo. The distance may discourage some travelers. However, know that in Japan, the rail network is very developed. This allows you to move almost anywhere without any worries. So what are...

Discover the Historical Temple Narita-san, Close to the Narita Airport

March 11, 2018 Airports, Culture, First Time in Japan, Historic Sites, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

Sponsored by Keisei Railways If you have never set foot in Japan, and are going to be at Narita Airport for a few hours, I strongly encourage you to go to Narita-san (成田山). It is a beautiful temple...

“Yanesen” : Immersion in the Heart of the Tokyo of Years, Just 36 Minutes from Narita Airport

March 8, 2018 First Time in Japan, Historic Sites, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Sweets, Temples & Shrines, Tokyo, Tokyo

Sponsored by Keisei Railways Whether you're planning a long trip to Japan or just a few hours' transit at Narita Airport, there's an authentic neighborhood in northern Tokyo that is worth a visit. Just like Asakusa, a stroll through the traditional...

Himi: Home to Yellowtail (Buri) – An Exceptional Taste Experience

December 30, 2017 Sponsored

Sponsored by Himi City Himi, a small town in Toyama Bay, located in Toyama Prefecture, owes its attractiveness to its distant views of the northern part of the Japanese Alps, as well as to its culture and fishing industry. Facing the...

Himi: a Small Fishing Port in Toyama Bay

December 26, 2017 Sponsored

Sponsored by Himi City Himi, a small waterfront town in Toyama Bay, located in Toyama Prefecture, boasts a wealth of attractiveness, from sights of the distant, northern part of the Japanese Alps, to its culture and fishing industry. It is here, in...

Himi and Its Treasures along the Sea of Japan

December 23, 2017 Sponsored

Sponsored by Himi City With its gorgeous landscapes, Himi, a small town on the water by Toyama Bay, boasts fantastic views of the northern part of the Japanese Alps as well as exquisite culture and a booming fishing industry. Himi...

Eco Tourism in Rural Japan at Yamakoshi Village

December 5, 2017 Historic Sites, Local Buses, Niigata, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Tokyo, Tokyo

Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In recent years, the Yamakoshi region in Niigata Prefecture has begun to focus on green and rural tourism. After the Chuetsu earthquake hit the area in 2004, the landscape has undergone some major recovery, and now attracts more and more tourists...

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