Instant Publish Test: Osaka, 9 February 2025
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Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle is an imposing landmark in a central location in Wakayama. The city did feel comparatively deserted compared to…
Destination Wakayama
Wakayama is a major nature exploration area in the south of Honshu, Japan. I wasn't here to do any of its famous hiking however, I'm more…
Osaka Castle
A short one today, a quick day-trip to Osaka Castle, which is an impressive structure that managed to survive World War II. It's the model…
Destination Osaka
Japan's Kitchen is a short train ride south from Kyoto, and the last major city stop on this tour of Japan. It's famous for its street food…
Hōkan-ji Temple
You've seen the Hōkan-ji Temple, specifically its Yasaka Pagoda, even if you don't know what it's called. Google 'Kyoto' and you'll see a…
Nara and the Bamboo Forest
Kyoto was the base to explore further out to see the Deers and Nara (to the south east) and the Bamboo Forest (to the north west). Kyoto…
Destination Kyoto
We arrived in Kyoto after a terribly long train trip from the snow. Our train was delayed because of inclement weather (apparently this…
Happo One
Happo One was the next resort I visited, after regaining my confidence (and bruising my rib) at Goryu and Happo 47. This resort hosts the…
Hakuba Valley, Goryu & Hakuba 47
The Hakuba Valley is our destination for Skiing, a short bus ride from Nagano, it was home to the 1998 Winter Olympic Ski run and has at…
Destination Nagano & Snow Monkey Park
Japan is a top winter sports destination, and Nagano was its host city for the 1998 Winter Olympics which I remember fairly well. We took…
Hakone & Mt Komagatake
Hakone is a little rural mountain town south of Tokyo famous for its Tori Gate, its Shrine and its views of Mt. Fuji. It was a little bit…