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One Week in Japan: Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Kobe & Nagoya.
It has been almost three years since we first visited Japan. We visited Japan for the first time in April 2016 and we fell in love with the country. We only stayed in Tokyo for 6 days and did not explore other cities and prefectures. For our second trip, we spent one week in Japan and we decided to explore the Kansai Region this time. Is One Week in Japan enough? Realistically speaking, one week in Japan is not enough to explore everything but it is enough time to see many famous attractions and their hidden gems. Even if you can’t explore everything, there’s always a reason to visit Japan…
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Things to do in Arashiyama – Kyoto Travel
Located on the western side of Kyoto, Arashiyama offers a lot of activities for tourists. You can find beautiful nature and scenery such as forests and mountains. You can also find historical and cultural sites such as shrines and temples. There are a lot of other things to do in Arashiyama aside from the famous bamboo forest. Here are my top 5 things to do in Arashiyama when visiting Kyoto. *This site contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you make a purchase from the link I have provided with no additional cost to you as a consumer* 1. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest When I think of Arashiyama, the Arashiyama…
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Universal Studios Japan Guide – Osaka Travel
You cannot leave Osaka without visiting Universal Studios Japan. But with other tourists and locals thinking the same, the park will surely be crowded. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my tips on how to maximize your day at Universal Studios Japan. *This site contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you make a purchase from the link I have provided with no additional cost to you as a consumer* How much is the Universal Studios Japan studio pass? There are three different types of tickets, Ticket A, B and C. Ticket A is the cheapest and Ticket C is the most expensive. The tickets you are required…
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter in USJ – A Magical Guide
I have a confession, I am actually not a big fan of Harry Potter. I watched all the movies but did not read the books. Even if I am not a big fan of the series, a visit to Wizarding World of Harry Potter Japan is still a must when you visit Universal Studios Japan. You don’t need to be a fan in order to enjoy this attraction. Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not only in Japan. There are also Wizarding World of Harry Potter in California and Orlando. The one in California has a very cool attraction which is called the Dark Arts Light Show *This site contains…
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CREO-RU DOTONBORI -OSAKA FOOD DIARY
When travelers visit Osaka, they will surely not leave Osaka without trying Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki and Creo-ru is a great place to try them. Both of these dishes are very popular in Japan and both of them originated in the Kansai Region. Osaka is also best known as Nation’s Kitchen, the food here will surely not disappoint. Before I have arrived in Osaka, I have already researched where to eat Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. I have watched Angela’s video also known as internationally ME on YouTube about their food trip in Osaka. This is how I have discovered this restaurant. We visited Creo-ru on a Sunday for lunch. It was our…
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Itinerary for Nagoya Day Trip from Osaka:
When planning a trip to Japan, most tourists would include popular cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Nagoya is often overlooked by tourists but if you have more time, I recommend to visit Nagoya. There are several undiscovered gems in this city. If you are coming from Osaka, you can take a day trip to Nagoya. You can also take several day trips from Nagoya if you are going to explore this city for a few days. Day trip From Nagoya: Shirakawa Village and Takayama Day Trip Inuyama Castle Town Shinhotaka Ropeway Kanezawa Day Trip Iga Ninja Village Day Trip Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture, located in the…
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Nabana no Sato: Magical Winter Illumination + Flower Theme Park in Mie Prefecture, Japan
One of the best things to do when traveling during wintertime in Japan is to experience their winter illuminations. There are several winter illuminations in Japan, especially in big cities. It has become one of the Japanese tradition to visit light festivals during wintertime. The largest winter illumination in Japan can be found in Nabana no Sato. It is a flower theme park in Mie Prefecture, just a short bus ride from Nagoya city. The main area of Nabana no Sato which is the light festival is what most people came here for. If you search for Winter Illuminations in Japan, this light tunnel will be one of the top…
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Hidden Gem in Kobe: Nunobiki Herb Garden
Tourists who travel to Osaka will most probably include Kyoto and Nara on their itinerary to make most out of their trip. Kobe is also part of Kansai Region and it is easily accessible from Osaka. If you take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Kobe, it will take less than 20 minutes and if you will take the rapid express train, it will take around 40 minutes. Most travelers often overlook Kobe for Kyoto and Nara but if you have more time, I highly recommend that you take a day trip from Osaka to Kobe. Our first stop in Kobe is the Nunobiki Herb Garden. The Nunobiki Herb Garden is…
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One day in Kyoto: How to Maximize your day trip
They say that a lifetime in Kyoto is not enough to explore the thousands of shrines and temples that it can offer. If you can only have one day in Kyoto, you can still enjoy this culture capital of Japan. First and foremost, you need to start your day early. Since you only have one day in Kyoto, you need to make most of your time by stating early. Our first stop is the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha where you’ll see thousands of vermillion torii gates. I did a separate post about Fushimi Inari Shrine. Click here to read more: Classic Kyoto: The Famous Fushimi Inari Shrine We arrived there…
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Classic Kyoto: The Famous Fushimi Inari Shrine
When you search Kyoto on Google, Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the top images you would see. If you only have a day in Kyoto, I highly recommend to prioritize this over other attractions since this is one of the highlight of Kyoto. Fushimi Inari Shrine is best known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. When you visit the shrine, you would notice that there are lots of foxes, it is said that these foxes are the messenger of Inari, the god of rice Before you enter the shrine, you would see a map that would show you the mountain trail to get to the top. Since this…
