Yakushima is known for it’s hiking trails through the deep and dark mountain forests, covered in moss and ferns. The forest is home to the gigantic Yakushima cedar trees – some so large that the hiking trails actually passes through the trees. The trails cross wild rivers and burbling streams, as they lead you past …
Yakushima is known for it’s hiking trails through the deep and dark mountain forests, covered in moss and ferns. The forest is home to the gigantic Yakushima cedar trees – some so large that the hiking trails actually pass through the trees. The trails cross wild rivers and burbling streams, as they lead you past …
While Yakushima is known for it’s amazing hiking, it is also known for it’s many rainy days. If you run into a rainy day, or just want to rest your legs and experience more of Yakushima than the deep forests, then this 1-day road trip around the circumference of the island is just for you. …
Hiroshima is a modern and exciting city, with a tragic history. When visiting Hiroshima today it is hard to imagine that as recently as 1945 the entire city was wiped out by the first atomic bomb ever to be used in warfare. The city was completely leveled, and everything which can be seen today has …
Nagasaki City (population: 412,000), in Nagasaki Prefecture on the western side of Kyushu, is a city full of history. Across the world Nagasaki is known for being the second city ever to be hit by an atomic bomb. However, even before that time, Nagasaki was known world wide. For centuries this southern port city was the only place …
Nagasaki City (population: 412,000), in Nagasaki Prefecture on the western side of Kyushu, is a city full of history. Across the world Nagasaki is known for being the second city ever to be hit by an atomic bomb. However, even before that time, Nagasaki was known world wide. For centuries this southern port city was …
Fukui Prefecture is one of the 5 smallest of Japan’s 47 prefectures, when ranked by population. It is a prefecture which is often overlooked by tourists, but actually there are some really interesting experiences to be had in this rural prefecture. This itinerary is suitable for a 3-day trip to Fukui Prefecture. Check out the …
Fukui Prefecture is among the 5 smallest of Japan’s 47 prefectures, when ranked by population. It is an area often overlooked by tourists, but in fact there are some really interesting experiences to be had in this rural prefecture. This itinerary is suitable for a 2-day excursion in Fukui Prefecture. Check out the 1-day itinerary …
Fukui Prefecture is among the 5 smallest of Japan’s 47 prefectures, when ranked by population. It is an area often overlooked by tourists, but in fact there are some really interesting experiences to be had in this rural prefecture. This itinerary is suitable for a 1-day excursion in Fukui Prefecture, and takes you to two …
Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is, with a population of around 466’000 not one of Japans largest cities. However in recent years Kanazawa has become increasingly popular among tourists. The increasing tourism is mainly attributed to the city’s long history and it’s well preserved edo-period temple and entertainment districts. The city boasts not less than 3 …
