The Hiroshima Peace Park (known as Heiwakinen in Japanese) is the first place most visitors to the city aim for when they arrive. Whether you're …
Shichi-go-san festival in Japan
There's not much that's more adorable, or kawaii I guess, than dozens of young children in traditional kimonos. It's a sight you're likely to see a …
Hakone Freepass | Is it good value?
Hakone is a popular day-trip from Tokyo or an interesting short stay option. For visitors who want an onsen experience while in Japan but don't have …
Exploring the geisha districts of Kyoto
Planning to see geisha in Kyoto? Head into the areas where they live and entertain. These geisha districts are known as hanamachi and there are 5 in …
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Osaka Amazing Pass | Is it good value?
We often don't find city passes or discount passes to be great deals for us because we're slow travellers. We like to have a good look around, …
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Daisho-in temple on Miyajima Island
If you're planning a visit to Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture you will probably have Itsukushima Shrine at the top of your list of things to …
Osaka Castle – Ume blooms and a Samurai past
I was drawn to Osaka castle for the ume, a stunning display of 1,250 plum blossom trees that offers one of the best collections within a major city. …
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Our Kyoto geisha experience during the Setsubun Festival
If you're visiting this historic city a Kyoto geisha experience might be one of the things you'd love to do. For most foreign visitors an intimate …
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The stunning Mt Misen, Miyajima
Goal for the day? The top of Mt Misen!I enthusiastically parted the curtains of our room high up in the Hiroshima Granvia Hotel to watch the …
Eikan-do Temple in Kyoto
Eikan-do is one of those temples that we wandering into off of the Philosophers Path without any intent or prior conception of what to expect. That …