by thepinay solobackpacker | May 11, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, MIE, Nara, Osaka
With its own unmistakable culture, landscape, and mythological history, it’s no surprise that Kansai, Japan’s most popular region, has long been a magnet of tourists. For first-timers in Japan, Osaka and Kyoto would...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 8, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, Nara, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Oftentimes, we seek culture everywhere we travel, it is the unique character of a city that reminds us at every turn that we are somewhere unforgettable. While looking for a sidetrip to Osaka and Kyoto, I learned from...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 8, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, Nara
With so many places to explore in Japan, repeat visits beckon, each ancient city here offers a unique Japanese culture, just like Nara. Despite having 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Nara is largely overshadowed by...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 9, 2018 | Japan, Nara, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Try searching for Nara points of interest and you’ll be overwhelmed. Though often hightailed by tourists traveling to Osaka and Kyoto, this old capital of Japan is worth a visit. For the uninitiated, Nara City is the...