Owakudani (Great Boiling Valley) was created as a result of the explosion of the Hakone-yama (Hakone volcano) thousands of years ago. Being a volcanic valley, this is also the reason why Hakone is known for its hotsprings!
Category: Japan
Little Prince Museum, Hakone!
The Little Prince Museum in Hakone is the world’s first museum dedicated to the classic novel The Little Prince. It was opened in 1999 to commemorate the 100th birthday of the novel’s author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Tokyo Food Guide!
Authentic Japanese food is one of the main reasons why tourists are so fond of going back to Japan again and again. In fact, trying different food and restaurants could be your whole trip and you’ll still find yourself wanting for more.
One Piece Tokyo Tower
If you’re looking for the ultimate One Piece experience, then One Piece Tokyo Tower is a must-visit! I really enjoyed the games and exhibits. I’ll try my best to make this post as enjoyable as possible as if we’re making a tour of the whole experience. Let’s go!
Tokyo Itinerary (and Highlights!!)
We spent 7 days in Tokyo and Fujikawaguchiko and went to tourist attractions which are the most popular around the area. In this post, I’ll share with you our actual itinerary, some tips, and the highlight of each day!
#ArbyEats at Kuromon Market!
Kuromon Market is famous for its fresh seafoods, street foods, and cheap souvenirs! This market has been around for over 170 years and is known to be “Osaka’s Kitchen” since it’s where local homeowners and restaurant chefs get their supplies. Today, it’s also a very a well-known tourist destination because: FOOD.
Private Tea Ceremony at Camellia Garden, Kyoto
One, two, tea! This private tea ceremony is my favorite Kyoto activity! We spent the whole afternoon at Ryoanji area in Kyoto – went to see the Ryoanji temple, put on our yukatas, and enjoyed the afternoon tea ceremony at Camellia.
Where to eat in Kyoto?
Aside from numerous tourist spots, Kyoto also boasts of countless food places with ultimately good food! In this blog post, I’ll share with you 3 restaurants we’ve visited and loved during our stay in Kyoto.
Kyoto – Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji, Tea Ceremony, and Where to Stay
Kyoto is how most tourists perceive how Japan would look and feel like. You’ll be able to see many people in kimonos, visit numerous shrines and temples, and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. In fact, the entirety of Kyoto can be considered as a huge tourist spot!
Exploring Koyasan – Temples, Shrines, Okunoin Cemetery, and Lantern Hall
For me, Mt. Koya was the most beautiful place we visited during out Japan trip. It’s like we travelled through time! Every location we’ve been to has a story to tell and I’ll do my best to share those stories with you in this blog entry.