Japan’s rainy season coincides with the appearance of stunning hydrangea blooms. Don’t pass up the chance to see some of Kamakura’s most delightful temples overflowing with lush foliage and flowers in June. Make your summer plans before you have to wait another year! … Continue readingKamakura Summer Guide: Enchanting temples to visit during Japan’s hydrangea season
Whimsical fox statues, never-ending tunnels of red torii gates, and a beautifully sacred atmosphere. Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha is truly an unforgettable place. These magical photos will convince you to add this location to your travel bucket list. … Continue readingKyoto’s Best Shrine: Guide to seeing the torii gate tunnels of Fushimi Inari Taisha
There are many places in Kyoto to view breathtaking fall colours, but perhaps one of the best is the district of Arashiyama. We took a trip there to see the colours for ourselves and came back suitably impressed. … Continue readingExploring West Kyoto: The dreamiest spots in Arashiyama to see autumn colours
Kawagoe is located just 30 minutes from central Tokyo. Surround yourself with 17th-century Japanese architecture and get up close and personal with the stunning clay-walled warehouses that stand along the city’s Old Town streets. … Continue readingOld Kawagoe: The Japanese city with Edo-period clay warehouses lining the streets
Winding rivers, crystal lakes, opulent shrines, glorious waterfalls, scenic hiking trails, a sacred bridge that will throw you into the 17th century… Do yourself a favour and visit magical Nikko next time you’re in Japan. … Continue readingJapan Essentials: 4 Most stunning locations you must see when you visit Nikko
Less than an hour away from Shinjuku, Mount Takao is the perfect day trip destination away from the city. We made the climb in autumn, when the weather was glorious and the leaves had just started to turn colour. … Continue readingTravel Guide: 5 Reasons why you should climb Mount Takao when you’re in Tokyo