STAYING AT EIHEIJI TEMPLE: HAKUJUKAN AND ZEN RETREAT GUIDE
Plan an overnight stay at Eiheiji Temple in Fukui, Japan: how to get there from Kyoto, Hakujukan hotel review, zazen meditation, vegan meals and tips.
WHAT TO DO IN KANAZAWA: MY TRAVEL GUIDE FOR TWO DAYS IN THE CITY
A personal travel guide to Kanazawa, Japan, with the best things to do, restaurants, museums, pottery workshops, gardens, onsen and tips for two days in the city.
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.