Himeji Castle is absolutely stunning and filled with historical significance. It’s a must see while visiting Japan, especially if you’re staying nearby in Kyoto or Osaka. I learned so much on my day trip to Himeji Castle — it’s not just a tourist attraction or a photo spot! The history here is incredible, and walking …
Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo is known as the lucky cat temple because it displays hundreds of lucky cat figurines, remnants of wishes come true. I’m such a fan of those cute lucky cat figures, and I really enjoyed visiting Gotokuji Temple while in Tokyo. It makes for a wonderful half-day trip to get away from …
Taking a day trip to Mt Fuji is not so simple, and you may have the same questions I had when I planned my trip to see Mt. Fuji: I took a day trip to Mt Fuji in the autumn, saw Mt Fuji clearly (and also saw it covered in clouds), but came away from …
Are you deciding between Hida Folk Village vs Shirakawago? Don’t know which one to go to or if it’s worth visiting both? I’ve visited both Hida Folk Village in Takayama and Shirakawago, and I am glad that I went to both! If you are limited on time, I can give you some insight into the …
Wondering how to spend a day in Shirakawago Japan? Do you need a full day? What is there to do? I took a day trip to Shirakawago Japan while staying in Takayama, and it was one of my favorite days in Japan. The scenery is stunning, and there is so much to do, you’ll definitely …
Hida Folk Village is a must-visit in Takayama, and a great alternative to crowded Shirakawago. Here you won’t find many people, but you will find incredible historic houses you can tour. Get a feel for what life was like in the mountain villages of Japan hundreds of years ago, and explore a beautiful open-air museum …
Stop your search for the best ryokan in Takayama Japan — I know the perfect one! I recently stayed at Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama, an onsen ryokan that I recommend whole-heartedly. Before settling on Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama, I researched for days to figure out where to stay in Takayama. Why did I choose this particular ryokan? …
