Tadewara Wetlands
The Tadewara Wetlands, nestled amidst the majestic Kuju Mountains in Oita, Japan, are a captivating tapestry of nature's beauty. This...
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- Dec 28, 2023
- 11 min
Renting a car in Japan
Hitting the Road in Japan: Navigating Car Rentals in the Land of the Rising Sun Japan's allure goes beyond neon-lit metropolises and...
- Dec 13, 2023
- 4 min
Yufuin Town
There's plenty to see here. I'm consolidating my research here. Credits to Yufuin Floral Village Website 1 Yufuin Floral Village In the...
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Pizza on top of a hill at Kunugi no Oka Pizzeria
Credit to マダムbutterfly Hidden amidst the rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of Yufuin, Oita, there lies a gem - Pizzeria Kunugi no...
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Soba Lunch by Kinrin Lake
Nestled on the shores of the serene Kinrin Lake in Yufuin, 古式手打ちそば泉 (Koshite Uchi Soba Izumi) offers a unique culinary experience that...
- Dec 11, 2023
- 2 min
Stroll around Kinrin Lake of Yufuin
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Yufuin, Kinrin Lake (also known as Kinrin-ko) is a tranquil haven that offers an enchanting...
- Jun 26, 2023
- 3 min
Yufuin Baien
Yufuin Baien is a Japanese ryokan located in the Yufuin Onsen hot spring resort area in Oita Prefecture, Japan. This is by far one of the...
- Jun 20, 2023
- 2 min
Fukuoka airport to Yufuin
Yufuin 湯布院 (sometimes alternatively written as 由布院) is a small town in Oita Prefecture, Japan, located in the mountains of Kyushu. It is...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 2 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 3 Part 3 Notojima Glass Museum
The Notojima Glass Museum is a rare treasure of the art world, exhibiting an exceptional collection of modern and ancient glass...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 7 Kenrokuen Garden of Kanazawa
As we drove into Kanazawa 金沢, it feels like we’ve entered a different realm. The buildings have grown larger. Malls start to sprout all...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 6 The last bridge: Kurotani Bridge
As the Daishoji River 大聖寺川 flows downstream, the last bridge it encounters in Kakusenkei Gorge 鶴仙渓 is the Kurotani Bridge 黒谷橋. Once upon...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 5 Lunch at La Monbetta
We're gonna check out La Monbetta, a local Italian restaurant. Lunch @ La Monbetta Lunch here is not only a steal, but it is delicious!...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 4 Yamanakaza, the heart of Yamanaka Onsen
We left our car at Ayatori Bridge, and wandered towards the heart of Yamanaka Onsen. Not far away, we came across Yamanakaza, which...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 3 Kakusenkei Gorges
Kakusenkei Gorge 鶴仙渓 is a gorgeous (pun not intended) natural formation in the depths of Yamanaka Onsen, a hot spring town, of Ishikawa...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 2 Kehi no Matsubara
Stroll along @ Kehi no Matsubara Arrived 9am - Departed 10:30am Ranked as one of the top three most beautiful pine parks in Japan, Kehi...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 1 Waking up in Tsuruga (with breakfast)
Tsuruga is a port-side city. We chose to stop by here because it is along our journey, and has an amazing site for morning walks -...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 6 Seafood dinner at Marusan-ya in Tsuruga
After an hour's drive, we finally arrive in Tsuruga 敦賀. Although we drove after nightfall, the roads were nicely lit with headlight beams...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 5 Tea at Mihori Cafe & Wander along Castle Road
Tea @ Mihori Cafe in Club Harie Shiga-ken Hikone-shi Honmachi 1-2-33 [Google map link] 滋賀県彦根市本町1-2-33 2nd floor 9am-5pm. Cafe’s opening...
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 4 Genkyuen Gardens
A Stroll @ Genkyuen Garden From the Nishinomaru bailey, we walked down the Kuromon Sando pathway 黒門山道 to reach the rear gates of the...
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 3 Hikone Castle
Visit @ Hikone Castle Only a handful of castles in Japan are designated as National Treasures. Hikone Castle is one of them, alongside...
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