When you hear “Himeji” you probably think of the beautiful “Himeji Castle”...
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From Kanto to Kansai: Kumano Kodo + Nakasendo (Autumn 2017)
This was probably my longest Japan trip ever since 2007. Either I lived in Japan or my trips were...
50 Day Trips from Kyoto You Just Have To Know About
People always ask me about good day trips from Kyoto or Osaka. Especially if you have allotted...
Hikone Castle – An Original Castle Keep You...
If you’re a fan of original castle keeps and want to do a nice day trip from Kyoto, then you...
Azuchi Castle Ruins: Revolutionizing Japanese Castle Design
Azuchi Castle used to be a luxurious castle changing the Japanese castle architecture forever...
Travel Back in Time with Azuchi Momoyama Bunkamura in Ise
If you’re interested in Japanese castles or if you want to spend some fun time in an ancient...
Meoto Iwa: The Divine “Wedded Rocks” in Ise
You might have already seen the scenic “Meoto Iwa” on photos and wondered what it is...
One of Japan’s Most Sacred Places: Ise Shrine in Mie
Ise Shrine is one of Japan’s most sacred places and thus popular among pilgrims and tourists...
Iga Ueno Castle – The Castle in a Ninja Village
If you’re interested in ninja, you should visit one of Japan’s oldest ninja villages in...