Category: Japan
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Where to Stay in Kobe (神戸) for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
It is written that Kobe, Japan, is only worth a day trip from Osaka and Kyoto. I say, how dare they? Have they ever visited Sannomiya? The magnificent port city of Kobe, in its own right, is a city that deserves at least several overnight stays. In this post, I’ll explain why Sannomiya is the…
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A Day Trip in Osaka – The Nation’s Kitchen
A Quick Osaka City and Eating Guide from the Wayfaring Soul I love wandering around Osaka, Japan because it’s a huge city with so much space to get lost in. It’s got a great energy with a unique mix of beautiful architecture. And then there’s the food! Oh my god the amazing food! And I’m…
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A Short Day Trip to Wakayama City in Japan
Why visit Wakayama (和歌山市 Wakayama-shi) City? If you’ve read my day trip to Suwon post, you’ll know I have a soft spot for quick getaways from popular city destinations. In this instance, my wife and I were searching for a day trip from Osaka, where we were based for this recent visit to Japan’s Kansai region.…
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Traveling from Kobe to Kansai International Airport Via High Speed Ferry
The Fastest and Cheapest Way to Kobe from Kansai International Airport and Back If you’re planning on visiting Kobe after landing at Kansai International Airport there’s a super deal for the high speed ferry that will zip you to Kobe in no time. Hopping on these fast bay shuttle boats is cheaper than taking a…
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Back in Osaka 大阪市 Japan
With a Short Trip to One of My Most Favorite Spots in the World… Arashiyama! After staying a week in Kuala Lumpur and then back to Bangkok, a good buddy of mine I knew from my government contract days asked if I wanted to head over to Osaka for sushi. Why not? Osaka has a…
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A Perfect Unplanned Day Trip to Kawagoe Japan
Going Back in Time to the Edo Period I have to say I’m not the sort of traveler who does lots of pre-trip planning. I never even heard of Kawagoe (川越) in Japan before I googled “day trips near Tokyo”. And it was only on that day that I decided to visit Kawagoe when I discovered…
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Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama Review
The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama – Just Right for a Visit in Kyoto One of the biggest advice on saving hotels in Japan is to look for a hotel that is not in the center of whichever major city you are visiting. For example while visiting Kyoto, I booked the Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama. It’s…
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Himeji Castle – First Day Exploring Japan’s Kansai Region
If you are a big castle fanatic like I am, and you’re wondering which castle I would suggest you visit first in Japan, I would name Himeji Castle with no hesitation. Himeji Castle is one of the largest in Japan and easily visited as a day trip from Kyoto and Osaka in the Kansai region.…
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Exploring Japan’s Kansai Region
There’s no other country in Asia that I want to visit more than Japan. I try to visit Japan as much as I can, as frequently as I can, and for as long as I can. Here I’ve put together a little Japan visitor’s guide that will give you a glimpse of several popular cities…
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Hotel Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku Review
Hotel Sunroute Higashi is located in Shinjuku district of Tokyo. Like a lot of hotels in Tokyo a Metro subway line or JR East train station is not far away. This is one of the reasons why I chose to stay at this hotel. And also, it’s one of the most affordable business classed hotels…
