Destinations


Kita Kamakura

Kita Kamakura

Recommended route

Kita Kamakura, or “North Kamakura” is an area adjacent to Kamakura, one stop or just 3 minutes […]


Kamakura

Kamakura

Attractive historical city with easy access from Tokyo

Visit Kamakura and spend one full day! Quick one hour train from Tokyo, easy access.  Spend one […]


IZU- Manazuru area

IZU- Manazuru area

Freshest SASHIMI fish restaurant with a view and Manazuru peninsula

Why not try SASHIMI (FRESH FISH) caught from the ocean, right in front of you? Visit MANAZURU […]


Skiing and snowboarding?  GRANDECO for families, beginners/intermediate levels

Skiing and snowboarding? GRANDECO for families, beginners/intermediate levels

Lots of choices in Japan, but this one is perfect for beginners/intermediate levels

How do you choose your skii slopes?  Snow quality and good slopes, location/easy access, reliable infrastructure, good […]


Gokokuji and Genroku period

Gokokuji and Genroku period

quiet, impressive temple in Tokyo Bunkyo-ku

Gokokuji is a special temple, as the main hall, Kanno-do, dates back to 1697, Genroku period.  It […]


Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 新宿御苑 – Oasis in Shinjuku 新宿

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 新宿御苑 – Oasis in Shinjuku 新宿

Beautiful park and lunch recommendations nearby

Shinjuku is a very busy city- lots of skyscrapers, red light district Kabukicho, ladies` favorite department store, […]


Mount Koya (Koyasan) 高野山 in Kii Peninsula紀伊半島

Mount Koya (Koyasan) 高野山 in Kii Peninsula紀伊半島

Holy mountain, full of special and sacred places, hidden away deep in the Japanese mountains

Koyasan has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, together with other sites on the […]


MOA museum in Atami

MOA museum in Atami

beautiful and quiet location

MOA Museum of Art in Atami is a very quiet and beautiful museum, housing many Japanese art […]


Travel tips for Japan Travel

Travel tips for Japan Travel

Here are some advice that you may find useful.

Internet connection: WIFI free access is becoming widely available in Japan, as the government is pushing for […]


Beautiful stroll in the middle of Tokyo- enjoy the Ginkgo Trees in Gaien

Beautiful stroll in the middle of Tokyo- enjoy the Ginkgo Trees in Gaien

Aoyama青山-Gaien外苑-Yotsuya四ツ谷

1 Relaxing stroll in the middle of Tokyo 1.1 Aoyama/Gaien, most famous  for beautiful Ginkgo Trees 1.2 Kids` […]