Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is probably one of the most well known sights of Osaka. This distinctive castle is not to be … Continue reading Osaka Castle
The Road to Hogwarts
Gather round all you aspiring witches and wizards who desire to be enrolled in Hogwarts, the premier school for wizardry! For this is a tale of how to get yourselves into Hogwarts despite being a Muggle. Continue reading “The Road to Hogwarts”
Should You Get the Japan Rail Pass?
You would probably have known by now that Japan is an expensive country to visit. Besides the expensive accommodations and food options, travelling around Japan is also not exactly friendly to your wallet. So how would you like to travel around Japan for free? Continue reading “Should You Get the Japan Rail Pass?”
Nara Deer Park
How would you like to visit a city park over run by deer? If you haven’t known already, the city of Nara in Japan has it’s famous deer park where you can go foot to hoof with these 4 legged creatures.
Staying in a Traditional Machiya
Visitors are often spoilt for choice when vacationing in Japan. The usual accommodation ranges from capsule hotels to luxury hotels and are available for all preferences and budget ranges (although your budget range needs to be higher in Japan). On the other end of the accommodation scale are the ryokans and machiyas which offer a more traditional experience.
The Starbucks in a Tea House
I’m sure we are all familiar with Starbucks. The ubiquitous Starbucks cafe with it’s distinctive logo and modern style can be found in almost every major city in the world. For any traveller (me included), the promise of a cup of hot java accompanied with free wifi is a comforting thought when you are on the road.
Araishiyama and the Sagano Romantic Train
One of the more well trodden places in Kyoto is the Araishiyama Bamboo Forest. This is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto and is easily reached by train from Kyoto Station in around 15 minutes.
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