Kyoto Bucket List: 18 Amazing Things to do in Kyoto, Japan
Japan, buddhism, castle, himeji, hiroshima, Japan, Kyoto, nara, shinto, shrine, sushi, temple, templesKyoto is the cultural heart of Japan. Visiting the shrines and temples, with their perfectly landscaped gardens and views over the city, top the list for most visitors to Kyoto. But there are also bamboo groves and small neighborhoods to...
How to Plan a Himeji Castle Day Trip from Kyoto or Osaka
Japan, castle, day trip, himeji, how to, JapanHimeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan. If you are staying in Kyoto or Osaka, Himeji is easily accessible, making this a fantastic day trip to consider. What is Himeji Castle? Himeji Castle is a brilliantly white c...
How to Plan a Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo
Japan, buddha, day trip, kamakura, tokyoKamakura is a small town located an hour south of Tokyo. Referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, tourists flock here to visit the Great Buddha and numerous temples. During the summer months, the beaches here attract many visitors. On ...
Tokyo In Photos
Japan, akihabara, buddha, Japan, subway, sushi, tokyoTokyo has so much to see and do. We were here for a week (the final international destination of our around the world trip in 2014 and 2015) and barely scratched the surface of this amazing place. We visited the main neighborhoods of Shi...
Feeding Deer in Nara, Japan
Japan, animal encounter, buddha, day trip, family adventures, feeding deer, Japan, Kyoto, nara, templeWhile getting ready in the morning, I was greeted with Tyler’s typical question, “Mom, what are we doing today?” When I asked them if they wanted to feed deer in Nara, I got a half-hearted yes from both Tyler and Kara. When I asked if th...
How To Watch Sumo Wrestling in Japan
Japan, Japan, nagoya, sport, sumo wrestlingOur most anticipated day in Japan came on July 17…we had tickets to watch sumo wrestling in Japan, something we have been talking about for months now. I have to say, we have become lackadaisical travelers…rarely planning anything in adv...
Kyoto, Japan in Photos
Japan, Japan, Kyoto, photo guide, photo tour, photography, shinkansen, sushi, templesSince arriving in Japan, we have been sightseeing at warp speed. The clock is ticking…in just two short weeks our amazing adventure will be coming to a conclusion and we will be back in Columbia, Maryland. Feeling the need to squeeze eve...
How to Plan a Hiroshima Day Trip from Kyoto, Japan
Japan, atomic bomb, hiroshima, history, Japan, world war IIHiroshima is the site where the first of two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan during World War II. I had imagined Hiroshima to be a radioactive wasteland, a terrible, lingering reminder of the horror of WWII. As we learned on our day t...
First Impressions of Japan: 24 Hours in Osaka & Kyoto
Japan, first impression, Japan, Kyoto, sushi, templesKonnichiwa! We are now in Japan, our final country before heading home to the United States. At the time that I am writing this we have only been in Japan for four days and it is quickly becoming one of our favorite countries. I know ...