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 …
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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 …
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Daigoji Temple and a Sakura Festival
If you've been reading our extensive archives on Kyoto you'll already know that Daigoji temple made our list of the 15 top temples in Kyoto city. …
Kenka-sai festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine
As soon as I knew we'd be in Kyoto on the 1st April I mentally blocked out the middle of the day for the Kenka-sai festival. Incorporating festivals …
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The Golden Pavilion Temple
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion Temple should be on your list of things to do in Kyoto. Here's what you need to know to plan your visit.[separator …
A day trip to Enoshima
Having been to Kamakura on an earlier visit to Tokyo we decided this time to take a day trip to Enoshima. It's located in Kanagawa prefecture and …
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 …
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 …
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 …