Category: Travel

If you love Kyoto and its traditional Japanese culture, consider visiting Kanazawa during your Hokuriku trip. Plan a one-day tour to explore Kanazawa’s attractions, such as the famous Tsuzumi-mon Gate at Kanazawa Station, the seasonal illumination at Kenrokuen Garden, the historically significant Kanazawa Castle Park, the bustling Omicho Market, and the charming Higashi Chaya District. […]

The 2024 Shirakawa-go Light-Up information has been released! Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a popular destination in Japan’s Hokuriku region. Whether you’re planning a solo trip or a group tour, this spot remains a top attraction. The annual light-up event is a must-see spectacle that everyone should experience at least once in their […]

When visiting Hakodate, I usually choose to stay near Hakodate Station. Previously, I have stayed at Super Hotel Hakodate, Hakodate LOISIR (now Four Points by Sheraton), and Hakodate La Vista. For my stay in February 2019, I chose Route Inn Hakodate Ekimae (official website). Route Inn is a nationwide chain of business hotels in Japan. […]

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is located between Kyoto and Shiga (Otsu). Therefore, to visit Enryaku-ji Temple, you can either go up the mountain from the Kyoto side or from the Otsu side. The tickets for the pilgrimage before going up the mountain are relatively expensive, but both sides have transportation options. The new version of the […]

When we visit various attractions in Hyogo Prefecture, we usually consider going to Kobe first, which is the Sannomiya area, and then from there, we can go to Arima Onsen, Himeji, Akashi, and other places. Therefore, the transportation from Osaka to Kobe is particularly important. However, for beginners who are traveling to the Kansai region […]

Kansai Airport is Japan’s second-largest airport and the first to operate 24 hours a day. Due to the increasing number of tourists visiting the Kansai region, Kansai Airport has become insufficient to meet the demand.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a sanctuary of learning, culture, and art, and a popular attraction in Fukuoka prefecture. Most people visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine as a day trip, and often choose Hakata as their starting point. There are three main ways to get to Dazaifu from Hakata.

Arima Onsen is located in the northern district of Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. With its long history and abundant hot springs, it is one of Japan’s three famous hot springs and one of the three ancient hot springs. It is very suitable for general tourists to visit as a day trip from the Kansai region. […]