Category: Japan

Hiking from Kibune to Kurama

From Kibune to Kurama
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Temples, forests, onsens, Buddhist cuisine: here is one of the reasons you should stay a few days in Kyoto to explore the surroundings of the ancient capital. My hike from Kibune to Kurama

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Among the plum blossoms in Mito

Japan, plum blossoms in Mito
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An early hanami in February: a daytrip from Tokyo to Mito to see the plum blossoms at Kairakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan

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Visiting Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle
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Visiting Himeji castle, the most famous (and beautiful) in Japan

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In the crowd at Takayama Autumn Festival

Takayama Matsuri
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Back to the mountains for the amazing October Hachiman Matsuri in Takayama

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The hunt for ramen in Tokyo

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A few restaurants I like, personally tested: eating ramen in Tokyo

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A guide to the Japan Rail Pass

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The rail pass almost essential for travel in Japan, step by step. A guide to the Japan Rail pass

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The lavender fields in Furano

Farm Tomita, Furano
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Hokkaido, the wonderful lavender fields in the North of Japan

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Walking in Venice off the Beaten Path

Burano, Venice
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Cannaregio, Giudecca and Burano, three places in Venice off the beaten path, where walking is beautiful.

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Four reasons to love Kanazawa

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Samurai, geisha, contemporary art, beautiful gardens and excellent cuisine. Kanazawa is worth a visit.

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Five books on Kyoto

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Great titles to read or bring with you to the ancient capital of Japan: books on Kyoto

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