It’s reasonably easy to reach authentic Samurai towns in Japan.
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Japan’s Hydrangea Haven
Time your late spring trip to Japan to the hydrangeas of Meigetsu-in temple.
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The Greatest Gateway to Rural Kansai
Comparing Wakayama vs Nara isn’t as clear-cut as it might appear on the surface.
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Apex of Aomori
Lake Towada absolutely lives up to the hype.
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Eihei-ji is Excellent
Eihei-ji Temple is astonishing, even if you aren’t able to visit during its iconic autumn season.
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Japan’s Door to Hell
I promise you that the journey to Osorezan Bodai-ji is worth it.
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What Travelers Get Wrong About Geibikei
Geibikei Gorge is completely worth visiting.
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Japan’s Castle(s) in the Clouds
Photographing the Japanese castle in the clouds requires both coordination and luck.
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Hakone is Amazing—and Awful—in Autumn
Have you see how Hakone looks in the fall?
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An Underrated Place to See Fujisan in Spring
Visiting the Urui River allows you to get an iconic springtime view of Mt. Fuji without the crowds or complications.
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Change of Seasons on the Sea of Japan
I can’t recommend highly enough that you visit Hokuriku in autumn.
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How to Visit All of Japan’s Original Castles
Spoiler alert: It will take you many years to visit all of the 12 original castles left in Japan.
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Peak Perfection Atop Mt. Koya
Koyasan in autumn is a revelation
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Autumn in the Japanese Alps
The Japanese Alps in autumn are a revelation, even when considering how brightly they shine in other seasons.
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Fujisan’s Fickle Fall
Seeing Mt Fuji in autumn isn’t necessarily straightforward.
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Tohoku is Astonishing in Autumn
Tohoku in autumn will rock your world, even if you’ve already visited the region in other seasons.
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Fukushima’s Sakura Secret
Hanamiyama was absolutely worth the years I waited to check it off my bucket list.
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Wakayama’s Best Spiritual Sojourn
Although these pilgrimage routes have some things in common, they cater to completely different types of travelers.
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The Amazing Japanese Town You’ve Never Heard Of
This small town in Iwate has been one of my most pleasant Japan travel surprises ever.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Enoshima
Is Enoshima island worth visiting?
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