February 8, 2021
Hiroshima Castle: Access And Visitor Guide
Hiroshima castle, informally known as Carp Castle is a fun and easy visit on any trip to Hiroshima. Find out about access, admission and its history.
February 4, 2021
Guide To The Kyoto National Museum
Dig deep into Japanese culture and history at the Kyoto National Museum, one of the best Kyoto museums for locals and foreign visitors alike.
February 3, 2021
Mt. Inasa, One Of The Most Beautiful Views In Japan
Mt. Inasa (稲佐山) is 333 metre high mountain top, with a fantastic panoramic view over Nagasaki, and considered one of the most beautiful night views in Japan.
January 23, 2021
Guide To Higashiyama, Kyoto
Take a walk through the lantern lit alleyways of feudal era Japan with a visit to Higashiyama - one of Kyoto’s best preserved historic districts.
December 30, 2020
Tenmangu Shrine And The Tenjin Festival, Osaka
The Tenmangu Shrine is home to the Tenjin festival every year on July 24 and 25, one of the top 3 most popular traditional festivals in Japan.
November 17, 2020
Walking The Philosopher Path In Kyoto
The Philosopher path (哲学の道 - Tetsugaku no michi) is a scenic walkway following a small water canal in the north-east of Kyoto.
November 9, 2020
Cities In Japan
Japan has some of the biggest and best cities in the world. Find out what makes Japanese cities so special and which are the best to visit.
November 6, 2020
Don’t Miss Rinku Town Near Kansai Airport In Osaka
Shop, relax and have fun in Rinku Town, a modern commercial district that rests just outside Kansai Airport in Osaka.
November 5, 2020
Kyoto Station: Trains And Travel Guide
From the outside Kyoto station looks like a spaceship that landed in the middle of the city, from the inside it is a sprawling city on its own.
November 4, 2020
Kinkakuji, The Golden Pavilion Of Kyoto
The Golden Pavilion has been the postcard to send from Kyoto for more than a century. Find out why it’s that iconic, and how to get there.
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