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Stunning sights and shrines in Ise Shima

A side trip to Ise Shima from Osaka

Exploring Ruins on Tranquil Tomogashima Island

A Day Trip Hiking Among Ruins on an Island near Osaka

Hiking, Eating and Bathing around Majestic Mount Kurama

A day trip of natural adventure on the doorstep of Osaka

Hot springs and scenic views

Get cozy just 2 hours from Osaka

Hiking Between Temple Towns

Following a trail from Arashiyama to Takao in the midst of beautiful nature

A gastronomic adventure in Kobe

Drinking and dining along the Hanshin Line

Ise Jingu

Iseshima is an area about two hours east of Osaka that attracts visitors year-round. Iseshima is well known fo(...)

Kada

The small fisherman's village of Kada offers a view into parts of rural Japan rarely written about in guideboo(...)

Iseshi Old Town

I recently visited Ise Jingu by Kintetsu Railway. After visiting its many large shrines, I paid a quick visit (...)

Himeji Castle

Himeji City is a famous historical destination and day trip for tourists in the Kansai region. Primarily known(...)

Kumano Kodo 2 (The Waterfall Shrine on Kumano Kodo's Ancient Pilgrimage)

Kumano Kodo is one of only two pilgrimage routes in the world designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. For ove(...)

Nara, World Heritage Site

As an ancient capital city of Japan, Nara City is filled with breathtaking historical sites and artifacts. It (...)

Fushimi Inari

Every year hordes of tourists are drawn to Kyoto's historical streets. Images of places like Fushimi Inari Tai(...)

Mount Koya

To the south of Osaka City in Wakayama Prefecture is Mt. Koya, often referred to as Koyasan. In this highland (...)

Amanohashidate

The Amanohashidate area is a coastal region of northern Kyoto Prefecture, encompassing both the Asoumi Sea and(...)

Kumano Kodo 1 (The Ancient UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage -- Kumano Kodo)

One of only two pilgrimage routes in the world designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kumano Kodo is a serie(...)

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