You probably all know about the great torii gate standing in the sea in Miyajima/Hiroshima, but did you know you don’t need to travel all the way down south for a similar view? Just north of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture, Shirahige Shrine (白鬚神社) is another shrine in Japan with a torii gate in the water!
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Don’t treat Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea as another theme park you can swing by whenever you want! The theme park is so popular that the Tokyo Disneyland admission tickets can sell out! Because there are so many people in the park daily, the next question after you decide to visit Tokyo Disney Resort is,
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Traveling with children, especially toddlers, can be challenging. So, if you plan to visit Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea with the younger ones, here are some tips that should make the day less stressful and more enjoyable. Information on which rides in Tokyo Disney Resort are suitable for specific age groups, as well as what
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If you come to Kichijōji for local food and snacks, visit the Daiyagai (吉祥寺ダイヤ街) parallel to Kichijoji Station beyond Harmonica Yokochō. The arcade is divided into three zones: the East Zone (イースト・ゾーン), the West Zone (ウエスト・ゾーン), and the Dome Zone (ドーム・ゾーン). When you walk on the covered shopping street, you will notice that more than 50
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Important: Unfortunately, Itōya will close from the 1st of April 2025 with no plans to reopen currently. If you are looking for a vegan-friendly Izakaya (similar to a Western pub, a Spanish tapas bar, or a tavern) in Matsumoto, visit Itōya (小料理 いとう家). Here, you can enjoy homemade local dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients,
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Are you excited about your trip to Japan but realize that your flight either arrives too late or departs too early for you to utilize public transportation to travel between Haneda Airport and Tokyo? This is especially bad news for those who are traveling on a budget. While there are hotels near Tokyo Haneda Airport,
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During your time in Tokyo, if you want to experience fruit picking in Japan, there are a couple of good orchards in Tokorozawa. As the city is around a 30-minute train ride from Shinjuku, many people who live in Tokyo visit these orchards when the fruits they like are in season. After all, fruit picking
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Close to Morioka’s famous landmark, Sakurayama Shrine (櫻山神社), Mont Ceri. Morioka is a bakery that aims to cater to all customers. And the good news is that the bakery usually opens for breakfast at 7:30 am on weekdays. If you plan to visit Morioka, there is no need to rely on rice balls sold at
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As soon as you walk out of Kichijoji Station from the north exit, the yellow sign of Harmonica Yokochō Kichijōji (ハモニカ横丁吉祥寺) will be on your face. This is the best part of Kichijōji for everyday dining, grabbing a couple of side dishes, eating while walking, and visiting an izakaya at night. Most of the shops
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Kyoto isn’t just about all the temples and Geishas around Kyoto Station. Some of the prefecture’s most amazing spots are located away from the urban crowd and hidden in rural areas such as Nantan City (南丹市). Just around 1 – 2 hours away from Kyoto’s city center, you will find Japan’s stunning rural landscape with
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