The Iya Valley is is part of the Japanese Island Shikoku which is getting more and more popular. The river that runs through the valley is called Iya river, by the way. Yeah I know, so much creativity when giving names here. Although this area is quite famous for Tourists, getting around by public transport … Read more
Osaka became my absolute favorite city in Japan. Even though we didn’t have much time to spend there (At first, we thought we could just spend 2 days in Osaka). Basically, we had to come up with an Osaka itinerary 2 days. However, as life sometimes plays, we would return to Osaka just one week later … Read more
A Nara day trip is perfect for everyone staying in Kyoto or Osaka as this cute small town is located between those popular Japanese towns. (Well, apparantly, Nara is not that small but it leaves you with the impression of being a small town) Besides the usual (temples) you can find here mainly one thing: … Read more
Japan is famous for its unusual food ideas. Most probably you have already heard of the most typical Japanese dishes such as Sushi and Ramen – That’s why we haven’t included them in our Top 10 Japanese Foods List. During our time in Japan, we tried a lot of different things we haven’t heard of … Read more
Koyasan, Japan is a small sleepy town in Wakayama Prefecture, south of Osaka. Actually, the name Koya-san actually refers to Mount Koya, however, the name is now also used for this stunning region of the temples. It is home to about 600 monks and is the center of Shingon Buddhism. Many consider this little-known place … Read more
Kyoto is definitely one of the most beautiful travel destinations in Japan. As the cultural capital of the country, this city should definitely be part of every Japan trip. We recommend that you spend at least 2 days in Kyoto. Kyoto is full of incredible sights and temples. For this reason, in this post, we … Read more
Without any doubt. The Iwatayama Monkey Park in Kyoto was my absolute highlight of our visit to Kyoto. For everyone that is an animal lover, this is a great place to visit besides the wonderful temples of Kyoto. In this article, you can find out everything you need to know about visiting the Iwatayama Monkey … Read more
During ancient times, Kanazawa used to be an important city in Japan. Sadly today, many people skip this beautiful place, which is the capital of the Ishikawa Prefecture. In the following you can find the best things to do in Kanazawa and great points of interest that you can add to your Kanazawa Itinerary. Of … Read more
Takayama is a cute and cozy little town located in the heart of the Japanese Alps in the Gifu Prefecture, around 115 km away from Kanazawa. Definitely, a place to relax, have nice walks and enjoy traditional Japanese architecture. Takayama facts Also known as Hida-Takayama to differ from other Takayamas around Japan Takayama can be … Read more
Welcome to our little Shirakawago Tour. Shirakawago is a region around 75 km away from Kanazawa. The most famous village of Shirakawago is Ogimachi. When walking through the streets here, you could even think that somehow you ended up in Scandinavia instead or traveled back in time. Shirakawago Facts Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site … Read more
Matsumoto is a city located in the Nagano Prefecture in the center of the Japanese main island Honshu. It is famous for its huge castle that is located in the city center. It’s said to be the second biggest castle in Japan and is listed as a National Treasure of Japan. The city is surrounded … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Japan and you love hiking you most probably heard of the Nakasendo Trail or Nakasendo Way before. (If not, then it’s about time!) The Nakasendo Way is a hiking path leading you from Kyoto to Tokyo, which usually takes around 11 Days. One of the most popular hikes … Read more