Visit all seven Setouchi prefectures, from Spirited Away bath houses, picturesque arched bridges, and more, in this five day itinerary!
Anna ToccoliMarch 17, 2023
Shizuoka Prefecture's fame comes from being the home to Japan's iconic volcanic mountain, Mt. Fuji, but this prefecture offers so…
YvonneFebruary 28, 2023
Just south of Tokyo is Enoshima, one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Tokyo and surrounding areas. Most people…
Ariel LeeJanuary 20, 2023
Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県) is located in Japan’s northern Kanto region, only a couple hours by train from Tokyo. Home to…
Anna ToccoliJanuary 20, 2023
Experience Japan's Edo period from Tokyo to Aizu, from spectacular temples and shrines to nostalgic post-towns, in 4-days by train.
James DaviesDecember 1, 2022
I am a fan of travel blogs and conventional guide books and possibly, one of the last few on earth…
Burcu BasarJuly 21, 2022
Located a few kilometres from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara (奈良市) is one of the historical capitals of Japan. Numerous Buddhist…
Joachim DucosMay 2, 2022
Hamamatsu is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to its abundant nature and breathtaking sceneries, it…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
There’s hardly a traveler to Japan who hasn’t thought about, read, or traveled to Kyoto’s cultural capital or Hyogo’s Himeji…
Mika SendaMarch 29, 2022
Japan is a country of contrasts. From the snow and low temperatures in Hokkaido to the turquoise waters and tropical…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 22, 2022
For Tokyoites born during the Edo Period, all they knew was peace. The warring period of competing samurai clans had…
Don KennedyMarch 9, 2022
After his death in 1617, the first leader of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was enshrined in a mausoleum in…
Don KennedyMarch 9, 2022
Nara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kansai region, and in spring its mountains, parks, and…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 8, 2022
In ancient times, the Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka and Kyoto, was known as the land of the gods, and…
Don KennedyFebruary 25, 2022
Kirishima (霧島 "the island in the fog") is a mountain range in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. With its many…
ManonFebruary 25, 2022
Winter is a great time to visit Japan. You can have fun doing different winter sports, fill your stomach with…
Thomas SiebertFebruary 25, 2022
Tottori prefecture is located on Honshu island, between mountains and the Sea of Japan. It is still quite rural and…
Eva CFebruary 22, 2022
Shimane Prefecture is rarely on the radar for foreign travelers. When it does, it usually conjures up images of the…
ClaudiaFebruary 22, 2022
Ise Grand Shrine is the most important shrine in the Japanese Shinto religion. It is a place of pilgrimage visited…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
In Gunma (群馬県), beneath the forest canopy halfway up a great mountain, we ascended an ancient stone staircase, crumbling from…
Todd FongJanuary 12, 2022
Aomori (青森) is well known for its gorgeous natural scenery. Being located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main island…
Thomas SiebertDecember 21, 2021
There is a lot to discover in the Kanto region around Japan's capital Tokyo, and it can be hard to…
ClaudiaDecember 14, 2021
In shrines and temples of Japan, you’ll find omamori, or amulets, of all kinds. While some places of worship may…
Ariel LeeNovember 9, 2021
The legendary island of Enoshima (江ノ島) is just a stone’s throw away (or one hour by train) from Tokyo, and…
CheriseAugust 31, 2021
Death. That mystery yet to be solved. That unanswered phenomenon that all cultures try to understand. The path to the…
Maria PeñascalMay 26, 2021
Despite numerous journeys across Japan and the constant quest to discover more off-the-beaten-track destinations, Tsuwano (津和野) in Shimane Prefecture, was…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
We came to Shimane Prefecture to explore the former Iwami Ginzan silver mine and the historic village of Tsuwano. However,…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
