Now heading West from Kyoto, another one hour train ride will bring you to Himeji. The Himeji Castle is consistently ranked as one of the very best in Japan but it was closed for over 5 years due to extensive renovation. The good news is that the castle is reopened to the public as o...
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun 13days Tokyo to Kyoto with Intrepid Travel If you are not interested in activities but want to visit rural places and popular highlights, this is a good one. Great temples and Mt. Fuji. Himeji castle which is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. Mod...
Sensoji Temple, with its striking red color, is a tourist spot that attracts many people from both Japan and abroad. Although the main purpose of the area is to worship at the temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, is located in front of the temple...
Exploring the streets of Shinjuku is where you’ll either come to love or hate Tokyo. (Although I’d bet on the former!) The energy in Shinjuku is infectious, and once you get used to the chaos, it’s a wild ride that every traveler to Japan should take. The busy streets of Shinjuk...
HyogoDiscover Himeji castle NaraJapan's ancient capital delivers on culture Chugoku region Chugoku is a region that’s lightly frequented by travelers, resulting in an authentic quiet charm that tourist hotspots may lack. ShimaneHome of Izumo-Taisha, Matsue Castle and the Oki Islands ...
Where to stay in Kyoto with a JR pass As there are few JR lines in Kyoto the Japan Rail Pass is of limited use to travel around the city. If you didn’t activate your JR pass yet and you plan to do a lot of traveling by JR trains after you leave Kyoto, it might be wiser no...
Himeji Marvel at the architectural masterpiece that is Himeji Castle, an imposing structure surrounded by cherry blossoms and expansive grounds, representing Japan's feudal past and its rich heritage in castle architecture. Explore Kyoto, Osaka, and more with your JR West Kansai Rail Pass! 2. JR...