An unforgettable Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo
The historic shrines and temples of Nikko in Tochigi prefecture are an easy 2-hour train ride from Tokyo making a Nikko day trip an ideal …
Temples & Shrines
30 Fun Things to do in Kyoto | Travel Guide
In this Kyoto travel guide, we share the most popular and lesser-known things to do in Kyoto along with all our top tips about where …
Ginkaku-Ji | The Silver Pavilion
Ginkaku-ji temple, also known as the Silver Pavilion isn’t actually silver but when it comes to history, culture, beauty and incredible gardens it has it …
Fun things to do in Asakusa & Sumida, Tokyo
Asakusa is a neighbourhood in the northeast of Tokyo city adjacent to the Sumida River. It’s known to visitors for the historic Senso-Ji temple and …
20 Things to do in Nikko | Travel Guide
Under the canopy of the majestic old cedar trees and protection of Mount Nantai lies the town of Nikko, a popular destination for visitors from …
Daigoji Temple and a Sakura Festival
Local festivals are a great time to visit a Japanese Temple or Shrine. This large UNESCO listed temple is especially beautiful during the cherry blossoms and the Hanami Gyoretsu festival but it’s not the only season that it’s excels.
Experience the beautiful Kenka-sai festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine
As soon as I knew we’d be in Kyoto on the 1st of April I mentally blocked out the middle of the day for the Kenka-sai festival. …
The Golden Pavilion | Kinkaku-Ji Temple in Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion Temple is an iconic site in the heritage city and should be on your list of things to do in Kyoto. …
Fun things to do in Enoshima
Take a day trip from Tokyo to Enoshima. The island has been a tourist escape for centuries but now is only 70 minutes from central Tokyo. Enoshima offers something for everyone; great food, caves, gardens, shrines, views history and beaches.
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 lot in Shinto …
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 …
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 …
The stunning Mt Misen, Miyajima
The goal for the day is make it to the peak of Mt Misen! We’ve talked many times here about how much there is to …
Eikan-do Temple in Kyoto
Eikan-do is one of those temples that we wandered into off of the Philosopher’s Path without any intent or prior conception of what to expect. …
16 of the best day trips from Kyoto
A super fast and efficient public transport system, being geographically compact and with so much diversity makes Japan an ideal country to explore. You don’t …