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Weekend in Wakayama: 2-Day Journey Through Japan's Spiritual Kii Peninsula

Escape the crowds of Kansai and discover Wakayama's Kii Peninsula, where dramatic coastlines, oceanfront resorts, ancient pilgrimage routes, and sacred shrines combine to create on...

Temple lodgings preparing for pilgrims on Japan's Shikoku island

Where Nature Meets Relaxation: Two Onsen Hotels in Wakayama

No trip to Japan's Kii Peninsula is complete without experiencing one of the region's famous hot springs. After a day spent exploring ancient pilgrimage routes, sacred shrines, dra...

Beautiful 785-step Japanese shrine sando stairway walk is one very good reason to visit Kagawa

A sweaty, but unforgettable, visit to Kompirasan. The streets called sando are a unique part of Japanese cityscapes. Sando are the paths that lead to shrines and temples, and becau...

Biwako Valley Day Trip from Kyoto: Cool Mountain Air and Incredible Lake Views Just 40 Minutes Away

When you're in Kansai, sure, you can shop till you drop and hop between shrines in the city, but if you want to squeeze a jaw-dropping natural view into your Kyoto day trip itinera...

Shiga Day Trip by Bus Tour: Explore MIHO MUSEUM, Hiyoshi Taisha & Shirahige Shrine with Ease

Kansai in July can be seriously hot. The thought of constantly changing trains, checking timetables, and making my way deep into the mountains or out to Lake Biwa in the summer hea...

Cycle Through Ancient Japan: Asuka Village Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto

When you think of Nara, deer may come to mind—but venture a little farther south and you’ll discover Asuka Village, a peaceful countryside treasure steeped in 1,400 years of histor...

Sightseeing Guide to Kishiwada (Osaka): Danjiri Festival, Kishiwada Castle, and Other Fun Things to Do

Every September, Kishiwada City in Osaka is a popular destination for its sensational Danjiri Matsuri. Over three days, it draws some 600,000 visitors. But there's more to Kishiwad...