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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Takayama Jinya: A Detour

Trying our best to avoid the sudden rain, we sought refuge to the nearest tourist attraction, Takayama Jinya. It was the only place I could think of where we could … Continue reading

May 31, 2021 · Leave a comment

Takayama’s Miyagawa Morning Market

It was damp the morning after our arrival in Takayama. It was no longer pouring heavily, but it was visible that it had not stopped raining. The summer showers were … Continue reading

May 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

Train Travel: From Toyama to Takayama

Next up on our itinerary was to travel from Kanazawa to Takayama. Two segments were involved: a bullet train to Toyama and a scenic train from Toyama to Takayama. Though … Continue reading

May 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Kanazawa: Stepping Back in Time at Higashi Chaya

Following our visit to Kenrokuen, we decided to drop by Higashi Chaya, Kanazawa’s answer to Kyoto’s Gion. It was still relatively early for our journey to Takayama, so we opted … Continue reading

May 10, 2021 · Leave a comment