Yakushima Island (Japan) is a forest paradise and the Shiratani Unsuikyo forest (Yakushima forest) is one of the best places to go hiking in Yakushima… Read More »Hiking In Yakushima Forest (The Land of Enchantment)
Planning a day trip to Naoshima Art Island including the Okayama Gardens on the way? Naoshima art island is a really surreal place to visit… Read More »Naoshima Island And Okayama Gardens (Day Trip)
Do you have a day or two in Kagoshima and wondering what to do? After spending one full day in the city this is what… Read More »Things To Do In Kagoshima In One Day (Kyushu Travel)
Koyasan and the Okunoin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Japan with over 200,000 graves of Buddhist Monks and important people such as warlords. The… Read More »Mount Koyasan Buddhist Temples ( & Okunoin Cemetery)
Want to know about some of the best okonomiyaki in Japan? I would remember well the Hiroshima okonomiyaki after visiting the city. This is what… Read More »Hiroshima Okonomiyaki (Best of Japanese Soul Food)
Want to visit one of the best castles and Onsen in Japan? In Matsuyama you can see the famous Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, and more. Matsuyama… Read More »Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama City Guide
When you think of Japan, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Beyond the temples and food and busy streets full of… Read More »Hiking In Japan (5 Of The Best Hikes You Can Do)
Nagoya is Japan’s 4th populous city and a great place to check out as a backpacker, or as anyone. Interesting sights, cheap accommodation, local food,… Read More »Things To Do In Nagoya For Cheap (Japan Travel)
Interested in hiking on historic pilgrims trails in Japan? The Kumano Kodo Trail is for just that and is located in the Kansai region of Japan.… Read More »Kumano Kodo Day Trip (To Nachi Taisha Shrine)
Otaru makes a great day trip from Sapporo as it’s not so far away. You could even do it in half a day as it’s… Read More »Otaru Day Trip From Sapporo (With Otaru Canal)
Imagine a place far away from mainstream Japan and that’s what Rishiri Island and Rebun Island are. Two small remote places in the most northern… Read More »A Rishiri Island & Rebun Island Guide (Hokkaido Travel)
If you have more time in Tokyo then it’s a good idea to get away from the main crowds for a while and explore Tokyo… Read More »Tokyo Off The Beaten Path (+ Hipster Tokyo Areas)
