Japan off the beaten track: Hakusan Moss Shrine
Would you like to dive into the world of Ghibli movies? Japans moss temples might be just the place for you!
Japan Trips 2019 Summary
Curious what to expect in Japan? Follow me on two trips in my 2019 instagram stories. It summarizes 2 1/2…
Nakasendo
中山道 Nakasendo, the centuries old post route between the Shogun’s capital Edo (nowadays Tokyo) and Kyoto, ancient residence of the…
Shirakawa-go
白川郷 Praying hands, that’s what “Gassho” is about. Several villages in Gifu-prefecture have preserved their heritage and feature the beautiful…
Heda Harbour
戸田港 One of my favorite places in Japan so far. Although historically of quite some significance (the first western style…
Choan-ji Temple
長安寺 One of the little gems in the Hakone region is this buddhist temple. Hustled in a calm part of…
Nara – Deers and temples
Nara is one of the many UNESCO World heritage sites in the Kansei region of Japan. Any tourist visiting Kyoto should take the short trip south to the ancient capital of Nara.
Happo Pond – Hiking the Japanese Alps
八方池 Today I like to take you to the mountains of Nagano, well know as the area the Olympic Winter…
Kamiyama – Spirit Mountains
Not even aware back then, that the mountains I was exploring were called Kamiyama, I was already enchanted by the valleys I travelled, the green canopy the perfect hiding place for Kami, large and small.
The stunning visuals of Japan
This post will give you a small glimpse into the stunning diversity of Japan.
