Takeaways from our Second Trip to Japan
While our 8-day trip to Japan was certainly longer than the average time we spend in Asian cities, it still left us sad as we said our goodbye. Japan has … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Japan: A 7-Day Itinerary in and around Kyoto
As with most of our travels, it all started with a seat sale. The heavily discounted airline tickets prompted us to return to one of our most beloved countries, and … Continue reading
Central Japan: A 2-Day Side Trip from Kyoto
While booking this trip to Japan, I initially intended a relaxed vacation where we would just explore the city of Osaka a bit more, eat some of their fantastic food, … Continue reading
Takayama: Hida Beef Adventures
Over the course of researching what to do in Takayama, eating Hida beef, the region’s famed wagyu, was one of the top results. I never thought that we would be … Continue reading
Takayama’s Sanmachi Suji: A Walk Back in Time
Takayama’s Sanmachi Suji is arguably Takayama’s biggest draw. I was one of those who, upon seeing photos of the town, searched how to get there on that very instance. It … Continue reading
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
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
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
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