by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 16, 2019 | HAKUBA, Itinerary, Japan, NAGANO, Travel Guide
Growing up in a tropical island, I never really had the chance to try skiing. It’s one of the sports that I’ve always wanted to try. So, when I had the chance to visit northern Japan this year for winter, I’ve included...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, SHIRAKAWA-GO, Travel Guide
Here’s a detailed Shirakawa-go itinerary + travel guide blog with budget breakdown. Rightfully famous for its Gassho-style houses, Shirakawa-go has scenery rich in contrasting colors and real character. It was spring...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Japan, Nagoya, Shiragawago, Travel Guide
Shirakawa-go is an age-old village fringed by mountains and studded with gabled gassho-style houses. For a long period of time, it was cut off from the rest of the world while thriving on rearing of silkworms and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Itinerary, Nagoya
So as promised, here’s my blog about Nagoya itinerary including our Central Japan travel itinerary for 5 days. For me, we visited at the perfect time because somehow we got to experience the 4 seasons during our trip...
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 14, 2018 | Japan, Tottori
Tottori is an under-the-radar destination in Japan, about 6 hours from Tokyo and 3.5 hours from Osaka, known for Detective Conan, Tottori Sand Dunes and Sand Castle Museum, and Uradome Coast. If are flying from the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 14, 2018 | Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
Uradome Coast’s rough-edge beauty is the star of Iwami town in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. This 15 kilometres shoreline spanning from Kugami Point in the east to Mt. Shichi in the west is part of the San’in Kaigan...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 9, 2018 | Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
I’m not a fan of big cities, but when I set foot in Tokyo – one of the world’s largest cities – I knew he’s a cut above the rest. This booming capital of Japan is peppered with towering skyscrapers as if grasping into...
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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 9, 2018 | Japan
Japan’s train system is really helpful, extensive and convenient, yet it can be complicated especially for first-timers. There are top two things you can use to search for train schedules in Japan : Google and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 6, 2018 | Japan
Japan has many IC Cards and passes that it can be quite confusing which one to actually buy and when to use it. To be honest, at first, I’m also quite confused. I like using an IC Card for train travel in Japan, it...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 6, 2018 | Japan
Japan is not as expensive as it was once thought, but the price of transportation can eat up the biggest bulk of your travel budget. That is why it’s important to be prepared before embarking on your Japan trip. I...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 3, 2018 | Japan, Tottori
Tottori is a destination on the rise in Japan, approximately 3.5 hours away from its more famous neighbor Osaka, best known for its sand dunes, Mt. Daisen, and Detective Conan. It’s the FOOD CAPITAL OF JAPAN. Tottori...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2018 | Featured, Itinerary, Japan, Osaka, Travel Guide
Japan is steeped in tradition and spirituality, and the perfect place to get a true taste of Japanese culture is Kansai Region. For first-time tourists in Japan, get your fill of tradition in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 21, 2018 | Ibaraki, Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Guide
I was in Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, Japan. The sun was pouring its morning benediction, shining through towering trees interrupted by yellow blooms. My soul has always been attracted to flowers, like how they are...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 14, 2017 | Japan, Nagoya
It was my first time to see anything like it – a beautiful blend of landscape and adventure, like a scene lifted from my childhood dream. I was in Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route in the Northern Alps, dubbed as the...
