Hyogo Prefecture has a lot of great castles and thus is a must-visit for castle fans. Besides the...
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I’ve travelled to all 47 Japanese prefectures and share here all my travel experience, tips and hidden gems. Want to travel to Japan, but still need some inspiration? Then this is for you!
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...
Great Japanese Castles You Just Have to Visit
As most of you know, I’m a “castle hunter“. I love exploring Japanese castles and...
Kinojo Castle in Okayama – The Demon’s Castle
When you hear the words “Okayama” and “castle”, then you probably...
Ozu City: The Little Kyoto of Iyo
I went on a little castle exploring tour in Shikoku and visited three castles in two days: Imabari...
Authentic and Majestic: Ozu Castle in Ehime
In September 2012 I had a long weekend and decided to go on a small castle tour through Ehime...
Scenic Uwajima City in Ehime Prefecture
On my trip through Ehime Prefecture in September 2012, I visited not only Imabari Castle, but also...
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...
Rabbit Island Japan: Okunoshima
Hiroshima Prefecture is a popular tourist destination, well-known for the Atomic Bomb Dome, the...