A 3-DAY WEEKEND IN MIYAGI PREFECTURE: MATSUSHIMA, CAT ISLAND, ONSEN & COASTAL JAPAN
A 3-day Miyagi itinerary from Tokyo by train, visiting Matsushima, Tashirojima Cat Island, Ishinomaki and Shiogama. Peaceful islands, a cozy ryokan stay, onsen baths, seafood, temples, and one of Japan’s most famous cat islands.
THE ULTIMATE KOBE TRAVEL GUIDE: WHAT TO DO, SEE, AND EAT
Everyone knows about the legendary beef, but Kobe has so much more to offer! Read my travel diary for the best off-the-beaten-path eats, hidden art, and the ultimate Japanese sauna experience.
Zen in Kamakura: A spiritual day trip guide to zazen & secret temples
Kamakura is an awesome day trip from Tokyo. You can explore endless shrines and temples, get lost on forest paths and experience zazen meditation.