Category Archives: Japan

Asakusa Schichifukujin Meguri, the pilgrimage of 7 lucky gods

Among the many Japanese rites of the beginning of the year, such as the Hatsumode, [...]

Visit Nikko – what to see other than Unesco Heritage Temples

Nikko is one of the gateways from Tokyo that with Kamakura is recommended most often. [...]

Ikaho Onsen, for your body and your mind

Ikaho is a district of Shibukawa Onsen, in Gunma prefecture, north of Tokyo, which became [...]

Yudanaka and Jigokudani – visit the snow Monkey Park

Seeing the monkeys close, in total freedom, perhaps while they are enjoying the warm thermal [...]

Along Kiso Valley – Walking on the Nakasendo between Magome and Tsumago

In the heart of the Japanese Alps, along the Kiso valley, ancient Japan continues to [...]

Visit Enoshima Island

Enoshima has been on my wishlist of places to visit for a long time, but [...]

Nokogiriyama: Giant Buddha with a view to the hell!

If you are looking for an unusual daytrip from Tokyo and love to walk in [...]