Where to Buy Unique Souvenirs Shop Near Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto Is This a Museum or a Shop? A Hidden Gem on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path IG:Kyoto Ginkakuji Retro Porvelain Museum If you walk the full length...
Beppu: One-Day Tour of the Hells, Castles, and Local Foods Beppu in Oita Prefecture is famous for its onsen culture and “hells” (jigoku) tour, but there’s so much more to this coastal city than just...
Ashikaga Flower Park: Japan’s Wisteria Wonderland Why this spot? Located in Tochigi Prefecture, about 80 minutes north of Tokyo by train, Ashikaga Flower Park is a must-see destination for anyone who...
Must-See Ueno: Ueno Park & Tokyo’s Old Town Charm Whenever I head to Ueno, I make sure to plan my day in advance – this neighborhood offers so much to see and do that...
Tsukiji Outer Market: Explore Japan’s Most Legendary Food Hub Walking into Tsukiji’s outer market just after sunrise is like entering a hidden world of sizzling seafood and lively banter. Narrow alleys are crammed with...
Hamarikyu Gardens: Tokyo’s Hidden Edo Oasis It is calm and peaceful. You’ve roamed around shopping in the modern skyscrapers of Ginza or anywhere crowded in Tokyo, and craved a moment of...