DISCOVER JAPAN OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH
Discover Japan beyond Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with easy-to-follow itineraries for lesser-known cities, prefectures, and quiet local gems.
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Discover Japan beyond Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with easy-to-follow itineraries for lesser-known cities, prefectures, and quiet local gems.
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.
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 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.
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.
Kamakura is an awesome day trip from Tokyo. You can explore endless shrines and temples, get lost on forest paths and experience zazen meditation.