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There is a good number of great cities in Central Japan such as Toyama, Nagano and Gifu, which are full of history, culture, nature and quiet countryside scenes. Join us as we visit the oldest castle in Japan, stay overnight at a 200-year old gassho-zukuri homestay with a local family and even try one of the … Continue reading Central Japan Itinerary: Toyama, Nagano, Gifu! (Sunny Days Roadtrip)
Let’s chase the cherry blossoms of Kansai! Kansai or Western Japan is an area that includes Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Mie. In spring, the region transforms into this beautiful destination filled with a sea of cherry blossom trees awash with all shades of pink. Besides cherry blossom viewing, our itinerary also included other attractions in … Continue reading Kansai, Japan Itinerary! Exploring Osaka, Nara and Mie using the Kintetsu Railway Pass!
Nara is my favorite place to chase Japan’s famous cherry blossoms. Here, parks, gardens, temples, and shrines are filled with this iconic image of a sea of cherry trees! Nara is also home to Mt. Yoshino where 30,000 cherry blossom trees of different varieties are planted alongside the slope of the mountain, earning its title … Continue reading Visit The Best Cherry Blossom Spot in Japan! (Mt. Yoshino & Nara Park Itinerary)
Japan has one of the most dazzling light displays, transforming their garden and cities into dazzling dreamlands adorned with thousands of colorful lights and larger-than-life cosmic illuminations. But did you know that a place near the city of Nagoya holds the biggest illumination display in all of Japan? Nabano No Sato is a botanical garden … Continue reading Nabano No Sato: Flower Park and Winter Illumination Guide!
If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, you might want to make a side trip to one of Japan’s best kept secrets! Nagano Prefecture, besides having the most accessible snow resort in Japan, is surrounded by sought after attractions like the famed 400-year-old Matsumoto Castle, Zenkoji Temple and the cute wild snow monkeys! Here are 10 reasons why Nagano … Continue reading NAGANO, JAPAN: Top 10 Things To Do!
This is the lake from Kimi no Na wa! While the lake is fictional in the movie, it is based on Lake Suwa, a body of water in the central region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Lake Suwa, located in the middle of the city, is one of Japan’s most famous lakes. It is known for … Continue reading SUWA, NAGANO: Guide to Nagano’s Lakeside City!
Matsumoto is famed as one of Japan’s great sightseeing spots! It’s Nagano Prefecture’s second largest city, home to the oldest and most beautiful castle in Japan and a gateway to the Japan Alps that’s known for its winter activities and hot springs. Here are the top 10 activities we recommend to complete your Matsumoto City … Continue reading MATSUMOTO CITY GUIDE: TOP 10 ACTIVITIES!
It’s Japan’s oldest castle! Matsumoto Castle is one of the five castles designated as National Treasures of Japan. It’s over 400 years old, making it the oldest castle donjon remaining in the country. Unlike many palaces in Japan, its original structure was, fortunately, not bombed during WWII. That’s why it was able to keep most of its original wooden donjons and walls intact. It … Continue reading MATSUMOTO CASTLE: Guide & Tips for Tourists!
Top Places to Travel in 2019 Series Nikko is one of the more beautiful places we have visited in Japan. Famous for its heritage sites and breathtaking mountains, it is also known for the many onsens built around the hot springs that dot the area. About a 2-hour train ride from Tokyo, Nikko is the … Continue reading Nikko Japan via Tobu Railways (Travel Guide)
You can now fly directly from Manila to Hokkaido! Winter in Hokkaido is an exciting season marked by gorgeous snow festivals and winter activities held throughout the country. It transforms into a gloriously white winter wonderland, filled with exciting bucket-list-worthy experiences from sparkling winter wonders, to thrilling snow activities and heartwarming onsen spas. It may … Continue reading HOKKAIDO: 10 Experiences to Try in Hokkaido! @flyPAL
