Inokashira Park (井の頭公園) is Kichijōji’s landmark. That park is just a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station and has a ground of 42,000 square meters. Completed in 1917, it is the first suburban park in Japan. But the more important fact is that Inokashira Park is one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Around Inokashira […]
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Because the cherry blossom season in most parts of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka is usually from late March to the beginning of April, if you can’t travel during that part of the year, that is okay. The season in Northeastern Japan only starts in mid-April and can last until early May, giving you more flexibility
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As much as we love the trains in Japan, sometimes the attraction you want to visit is closer to a bus stop. Moreover, when traveling in Japan’s rural areas, taking a bus is a must if you don’t want to drive. Although taking a bus in a foreign country might be daunting, taking a bus
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If you want to stay in a ryokan close to Kyoto Station but don’t want to splurge, Fujiya Ryokan (藤家旅館) is a great cozy inn for you to consider. The homey ryokan is within a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station and is filled with various amenities. Those who have stayed there enjoyed the hostess’s top-class
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Ōhara is one of our favorite destinations in Kyoto. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle in the city center, spending a night in the rural village is a good idea. But because most restaurants are closed at night, if Wappa-dō is fully booked out, it means you have nowhere to go for
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If you are after a nice traditional-style restaurant to taste the famous Kaiseki Ryōri in Kyoto’s city center, consider Tōsuirō (豆水楼). Apart from the seafood-based course menus, Tōsuirō also has a vegan or gluten-free Kaiseki in both of their restaurants in Kyoto called Rokuhara (六波羅). It is one of the best restaurants to enjoy Kyoto’s
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Internet connection is essential when we travel abroad, especially in Japan. There are so many good restaurants and fun attractions in the beautiful country that without the internet, it can be hard to figure out which one to visit. The good news is connecting your device to the internet is getting cheaper! If your phone
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Besides Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Takayama is one of the most-visited cities by overseas tourists. Because the region’s typical must-eat food is Hida Beef, you might think it would be hard to find vegan or vegetarian-friendly diners. But that isn’t the case! The city is rather vegan-friendly compared to many other regional destinations in Japan.
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While many are unaware of this, Shiga Prefecture, next to Kyoto, has a wealth of national treasures and cultural properties. Starting from Mt. Hiei to the temples in the Sakamoto area, Ōtsu is the city for a day touring the spots that are historically and culturally rich. To make your visit more memorable, add Enman-in
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