I’ve seen so many questions online from parents, wondering what on earth their kids will eat in Japan! This post is for you! Fussy or not, food can be very different when we travel and we want to make sure our kids don’t get hangry when traveling (for all our sakes!). Hopefully this will give…
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Fuji Five lakes area or Fujigoko is becoming more popular as a destination for tourists and I wonder why it has taken so long! The area boasts an amazing view of Mount Fuji which rises majestically, as a solitary peak, dominating the landscape. Pictures really don’t do it justice. Fuji Five lakes literally refers to…
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Karuizawa is the perfect day trip from Tokyo to explore nature, local shopping and Udon. Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town in the mountains of Nagano prefecture and an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Karuizawa is popular all times of the year, as an escape of the heat of summer, a place for skiing in…
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Enoshima is a small island off the coast of Kamakura and an easy day trip South of Tokyo. Enoshima Island is known for its legend of a five headed dragon. It is said that Benzaiten, the goddess of good fortune, arts, music and knowledge, subdued a five headed dragon that was terrorising the area. He…
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Kamakura is an easy day trip South of Tokyo, it boasts shopping, mountain trails and a giant buddha statue. Shopping street From Kamakura station to the Tsurugaoka shrine is Komachi-dori street, excellent spot for shopping! From traditional crafts to dried fruits, chocolates and Japanese anime characters. And of course lots of places to stop and…
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The Nakasendo trail meanders through Japan’s impressive natural scenery and forests, stopping along the way at traditional towns of a bygone era. The Nakasendo trail, also known as the Nakasendo Way is the old trading route between Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo). Some parts of this historic trail still exist and have been faithfully restored…
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Nari also known as Narai-juku (juku means post town) is a traditional town on the Nakasendo trail, the old trading route between Kyoto to Edo (now Tokyo). Narai was the half way point and the wealthiest of the post towns. It boasts the longest stretch of houses and ryokan along the 1km main street which…
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Kiso-Hirasawa is a traditional lacquerware town in the picturesque Kiso valley. Kiso-Hirasawa grew during the Edo period as a town well known for it’s mastery of lacquerware. It sits just outside the post town of Narai, on the old trading route (Nakasendo trail) between Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo). Although it is on the Nakasendo…
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Matsumoto is the second largest city in Nagano and is best known for the dramatic black crow castle. It is the gateway to the Japanese Alps and a popular spot to access Nagano, Kamikochi, Kiso Valley and Takayama. What to do in Matsumoto Matsumoto Castle The most famous landmark in Matsumoto is the Crow Castle,…
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If you are looking for somewhere to escape the heat of Japanese summer, explore nature, go for a hike or just a walk, if you are looking for a camping adventure or a stay in luxury then Kamikochi is exactly what you are looking for! We stayed here for two nights (although you can visit…
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