NARA ITINERARY: 1 DAY / DAY TRIP FROM OSAKA OR KYOTO
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...
TOKYO to TOTTORI : Getting There
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...
Tottori, Japan: URADOME COAST Travel Guide (Itinerary + Budget)
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...
TOKYO: Top Tourist Attractions and How to Get There
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...
What to Do in Nara in 1 Day and How to Get There
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...
HYPERDIA : How to Search Train Schedules in 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...
Guide to Japan IC Cards: What You Need to Know
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...
JR PASS : Where to buy in the Philippines
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...
OSAKA to 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...
OSAKA-KYOTO-NARA ITINERARY 2018
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...
HITACHI SEASIDE PARK FROM TOKYO
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...
