If you are after a couple of hidden gem places to visit around Kyoto, consider Kameoka. The city that is at the end of the popular Sagano Romantic Train (嵯峨野トロッコ列車) is where you can enjoy Japan’s countryside vibe. Alighting the Sagano Romantic Train at Torokko Kameoka Station, you will be stepping into a scenic city […]
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While it might sound rather obvious, when you visit Amanohashidate, boarding the sightseeing boat is one of the top things to do in Amanohashidate. Unless you dislike birds and don’t want them near you, you will enjoy your time on the Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat (天橋立観光船)! Not only can you see the famous sandbar from various angles,
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Besides Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Takayama is one of the most-visited cities by overseas tourists in Japan. Because the region’s typical must-eat food is Hida Beef, you might think that it would be hard to find vegan or vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Takayama. However, that isn’t the case! The city is rather vegan-friendly compared to many
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Amongst all the vegan-friendly restaurants in Takayama, Heianraku (平安楽) is probably the most popular one. While the cozy restaurant isn’t a high-end spot, nor does it have anything unique on the menu, the Chinese restaurant was still once ranked first on Trip Advisor!
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In this day and age, smartphones are our new maps, translators, and guides. It is the most useful tool that helps us navigate when traveling to a foreign country like Japan. However, for your smartphone to be useful, we have compiled the most useful apps to download before you go to Japan. As the interface
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Are you planning a trip to Tokyo? You probably have a couple of places you want to visit, but where to stay in Tokyo? What are the best areas in Tokyo for first-time visitors? Does the hotel you are looking to book have easy access to transportation? Read on for tips and advice on the
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We all know one of the must-dos when visiting Osaka is eating. The mouthwatering food is one of the prefecture’s biggest selling points. While it might seem despairing to find a place with a nice vegetarian or even vegan menu as you walk the streets of Dōtonbori, Namba, and Shinsaibashi, that isn’t the case! Vegan
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Sanagi Island (佐柳島) in Kagawa Prefecture‘s Nakatado District (仲多度郡) was originally known for the Daitengu Shrine. The long‐nosed goblin enshrined here is famous for his ability to help pilgrims retrieve their lost possessions. However, more recently, Sanagi Island in Shikoku has gained a reputation as a cat island, where cats are known to jump between
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Amanohashidate (天橋立), one of the Three Views of Japan (日本三景, Nihon Sankei), is just stunning throughout the year. The 3.6 km sandbar with 5,000 pine trees growing on top is what makes Amanohashidate so famous. When you view it from the observation decks on top of the hill, Amanohashidate looks like a flying dragon and
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Kyoto is most famous for its temples and shrines. But nowadays, due to over-tourism, you can hardly enjoy the traditional township in the city center fully. Fortunately, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (京都御苑), which is a few stations away from Kyoto Station, isn’t flooded with tourists. The vast park that houses Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto
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