Kylie Plester, Author at VOYAPON

Kylie Plester

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Articles by Kylie Plester

Noboribetsu Onsen: When Hot Spring Paradise Meets A Steaming Hell in Hokkaido

October 5, 2020 Fireworks, Hiking, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Onsen & Sento, Sapporo, Summer Festivals

Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉) is a famous hot spring town located just a couple of hours from Sapporo (札幌). And for me, it was a great place to head for my first onsen experience while getting out into the beautiful Hokkaido wilderness at...

Narai Post Town – Explore an old post town of the Nakasendo Highway

June 1, 2019 Hiking, Historic Sites, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagano, Souvenirs, Temples & Shrines, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Narai (Narai-juku) is a post town found along the Nakasendo Highway, one of the main inland routes connecting Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) during the Edo period. As one of the wealthiest of the post towns, it is one of the few towns...

Sapporo Hokkaido Travel Guide Attractions Ramen Traditional Shrine Greenery Zoo Beer Museum

Sapporo – Enjoy the Best Sights and Experiences in Hokkaido!

May 26, 2018 Hiking, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Osaka, Osaka, Osaka, Ramen, Sake & Alcohol, Sapporo, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Sapporo is a beautiful city that is a must see if you make the effort to visit the island of Hokkaido. It is Japan's 5th largest city, but it doesn't feel anywhere close to being as fast paced as cities like...

Soup Curry from Sapporo is becoming more popular all the time

Enjoy the Delicious Taste of Soup Curry in Hokkaido

July 5, 2017 Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Ramen, Rice, Sapporo, Street Food, Sushi

Japan is a country that is famous for its amazing food. Although many visitors enjoy trying a variety of delicious food only found in Japan, not many have ever heard of soup curry. What is 'Soup Curry'? Soup curry is a...

A Unique Festival in Japan, The Kanamara Matsuri in Kawasaki

March 28, 2017 First Time in Japan, Historic Sites, Kanagawa, Spring, Summer, Summer Festivals, Temples & Shrines

Kanamara Matsuri is a unique festival that is held annually on the first Sunday in April at the Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki. This festival is also known as the Festival of the Steel Phallus or simply 'The Penis Festival' to most visitors from...

Niseko – Relaxing Onsen with the Yumeguri Pass in Hokkaido

December 1, 2016 Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Mountains, Niseko, Onsen & Sento, Ryokan, Saving Tips, Skiing & Snowboarding, Taxis, Winter

Another Attraction in Niseko, Onsen! Niseko is famous around the world for having some of the best and fluffiest snow in the world but Niseko is also a popular hot spring area with around 26 onsen to choose from. Niseko's onsen are spread...

Why is Japan an awesome place to go skiing?

October 15, 2016 Affordable Accommodation, Hokkaido, Luxury Accommodation, Mountains, Onsen & Sento, Ryokan, Skiing & Snowboarding, Winter

Japan is an amazingly beautiful country that is a great travel destination at any time of year and one of the best things you can do is a book a trip to Japan during winter for a memorable ski holiday. [caption id="attachment_17825"...

Taisho Pond In Kamikochi, Nagano, is famous for being a mirror pond that reflects the mountains above if you visit at the right time.

Kamikochi: A hiking paradise in the Japanese Alps

August 11, 2016 Hiking, Mountains, Nagano, National Parks, Summer

Kamikochi is one of Japan’s most famous hiking destinations with stunning views from above and within the valley. This popular destination is found within the Chubu Sangaku National Park and makes up part of the Hida Mountain Range in the Northern Japanese Alps.

Enjoy mountain hiking close to Tokyo at Mt Takao

July 8, 2016 1 Week, Hiking, Mountains, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Temples & Shrines, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Mt Takao is the perfect mountain escape that can easily be reached in just 1 hr from Shinjuku on the Keio Takao Line Limited Express Train, where we can enjoy hiking!

Articles by Kylie Plester

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