Fujisan, as the locals call it, lies in between two prefectures: Yamanashi and Shizuoka. There are some spots around these 2 prefectures that Fujisan’s splendor will leave you in awe.
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park — Only One in the World
It’s the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. It’s truly a marvel to see first-hand how these mammals behave under such extreme low temperature. These wild monkeys are specifically called Japanese macaques or “snow monkeys” and naturally inhabit this area in northern Nagano through the ages.
Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park — What You Need to Know
Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park is located in Malagos, Baguio Dist., the home of our prominent Philippine Eagle. The Sanctuary is also within the conserved area of Davao. When you are a fan of nature trips, this Sanctuary is specially designed for you.
How to Spend Three Days in Hokkaido — Detailed Itinerary
Planning one’s itinerary for this vast area was so difficult like choosing a favorite book out of the thousands read for a bookworm. (Well, honestly, not really.) It was just hard to choose where to go bearing in mind we only have 3 full days to stray around. Still, we’re assured this trip will definitely be memorable ‘coz why not? Hokkaido, as well as Japan as a whole, never disappoints.
3D3N Hokkaido Guide – Itinerary, Accommodation, Transportation, Budget, Tips
As Japan has been hit by a record-breaking heat wave which affected thousands of residents this summer, I wanted to…
5 Places You Ought to Go in Hyogo – 1 Day Itinerary
Hyogo prefecture is part of Kansai region in Honshu island. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), located in Osaka. This itinerary was a full-packed one; starting the day early and ending it late. It’s a beautiful prefecture and I recommend it to include in your itinerary if you are visiting Kansai region. Here’s the list of places to go if it’s your first time in Hyogo.
My First Seaside Trip in the Land of the Rising Sun
I acknowledge the truth that I need sea breeze and salty gust once in a while. And so, during my spring break this year, last March, I had driven 144kms (times 2) to Tahara City in Aichi to be familiar again of the comforting feeling only the sea can give.
How to Fall In Love with Shiga
Shiga is an underrated prefecture in Japan that needs to be recognized, too. Only few were written about this area yet there are much more to see on this part of Japan. This is because its neighboring prefecture, Kyoto, usually takes the limelight when it comes to tourism. Only about 0.02% of the total tourists visited Shiga in 2000 – a fact from Mr. Wiki. I hope I can convince you to have a stopover at Shiga while you are in the country after reading this.
Korankei Valley – An Autumnal Must-Go Destination Near Nagoya
The best thing about living in Japan is the abundance of sceneries the country can offer each season. It will never run out of places to visit and will still let you feel the same anticipation every time the season starts to change.
For this year, a visit to Korankei in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture is part of the list as it is widely known for Momiji Matsuri or Maple Tree Festival. It is a valley near Nagoya that known to be one of the best spots for autumn colors in Chubu region.
How to Chase Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture
Fuji san is Japan’s tallest mountain. It bestrides the boundary of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures but you can also view it at some part of Tokyo if you’re lucky since it’s just 100 kms from the city. Mt. Fuji is a solitary beauty that become so popular to both Japanese and foreign tourists. This admired peak is 3,776 meters in height and rises above villages, sea and lakes – adding beauty to its exquisiteness.
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