On our way from Osaka to Hiroshima, we made one of the best travel decisions of our Japan trip: stopping to visit Himeji Castle, Japan’s largest and most spectacular historic castle. If you’re travelling across Japan by train, this is…
After exploring Tokyo, taking a peaceful day trip to Kamakura and Kyoto, our next stop was Osaka, Japan’s vibrant food capital. Unfortunately, we only had one night and one full day, so this visit was short but still full of…
After the energy of Tokyo and the calm of Kamakura, our next stop was Kyoto, a city that feels deeply rooted in tradition, history, and quiet beauty. Where Tokyo feels futuristic, and Kamakura feels coastal and peaceful, Kyoto feels spiritual,…
After a few busy days in Tokyo, I felt the need to slow down, just a little. Tokyo is incredible, but it’s intense, and I was ready to see a different side of Japan. Additionally, we were very fortunate as…