Cycling from Tokyo to Okutama: A Scenic Escape into Nature
Hop on your bike and leave the bustling center of Tokyo for an adventurous trip to Okutama. This charming town is surrounded by lush hills in western Tokyo, providing a…
Explore Enchanting Tokorozawa by Bike
Go on a chill biking adventure to Tokorozawa. It’s a cozy city surrounded by the greenery of Saitama Prefecture. This laid-back trip is all about enjoying the views, checking out…
Pedal Through Time from Tokyo to Kawagoe
In Saitama Prefecture, there is a nice place called Kawagoe, nicknamed “Little Edo.” This little city is like a snapshot of Japan’s cultural history. Kawagoe’s streets are straight out of…
Shiretoko Peninsula Travel Guide: Exploring Hokkaido’s Natural Beauty
Shiretoko Peninsula, jutting out into the Sea of Okhotsk on the easternmost tip of Hokkaido, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 and is renowned for its natural…
Discover Niigata City: Japan’s West Coast Getaway
Niigata City, on Japan’s west coast, is a lively place with a population of over 800,000 people, making it the second-largest city in the Chūbu region. In the 16th century,…
Furano: A picturesque town in Hokkaido
Furano is a town located in the Kamikawa subprefecture of Hokkaido. It is known for its stunning scenery, including its lavender fields, rolling hills, and snow-capped mountains. It is also…
Karuizawa: A Mountain Resort Town in Japan
Karuizawa is a mountain resort town located in Nagano Prefecture. During the Edo period, Karuizawa was known as Karuizawa-Juku, a post-town along the former trade route Nakasendō. The town wasn’t…
The Best Things to Do in Himeji: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Himeji, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is better known to tourists for the famous Himeji Castle. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also called “White Heron Castle” because…
Matsumoto Travel Guide: A City of History and Culture
Matsumoto, located in Nagano Prefecture, is best known for its historic castle, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but this is not the only thing to see there. If you…
A side trip to Uji, Japan’s Green Tea Capital
Located between Kyoto and Nara, Uji is a small town that has been known for centuries as an important center for the cultivation and production of high-quality green tea. Today,…