A lot of tourists think of Kyoto or maybe Osaka when they plan a trip to the Kansai region of Japan...
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Takeda Castle – “The Castle in the Sky”
Hyogo Prefecture has a lot of great castles and thus is a must-visit for castle fans. Besides the...
Old Castle Town and Soba Paradise: Izushi City
The castle explorer in me loves visiting Japanese castles. So, I went to Izushi Castle in Hyogo...
Izushi Castle in Hyogo Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture has a lot of great castles such as the famous Himeji Castle. However, there are...
Kobe Luminarie 2013 – A Masterpiece of Illumination
Around Christmas time you’ll find a lot of great illuminations in Japan. One of the most...
Breathtakingly Dangerous: Nada Kenka Matsuri in Himeji
Himeji is mostly famous for its great castle. Himeji Castle is without a doubt one of the most...
Enjoy Shirahama’s beauty in Wakayama Prefecture
I know I keep repeating myself, but Wakayama Prefecture has a lot to offer. Unfortunately most...
Shingu Castle Ruins (Wakayama)
When I visited one of the Kumano Grand Shrines, the Hayatama Taisha, I stumbled upon the Shingu...
Kumano Hongu Taisha (Kumano Sanzan)
The Kumano Grand Shrines aka Kumano Sanzan are connected by the sacred Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage...