Gotokuji Temple, known as the lucky cat temple, is a fun temple to visit in Tokyo. It is known to be the birth place of Maneki Neko (or lucky cats). Besides visiting the ceramic lucky cat dolls themselves, another cool thing to do is to catch the lucky cat themed train on the way to…
The mountainous town of Takayama is one of the most popular destinations from Kanazawa, but it is not always the easiest to get to. When I was planning my Japan winter trip, I found out that it takes between 2-4 hours to travel between Kanazawa and Takayama despite Takayama being a very popular tourist destination….
Thinking about taking a trip to Shinhotaka Ropeway in the Japanese Alps? This guide shows you everything you need to know to go to Shinhotaka Ropeway in Gifu (especially in the winter).
Wondering how to get a reservation to Pokemon Cafe and what to expect when you are there? This blog shows you everything you need to know about dining at Pokemon Cafe in Japan. If you are a fan of Pokemon then a bucket list item would be to have a meal with Pikachu at the…
Thinking about doing a half day trip to Yamadera (also known as Rissyaku-ji) temple? Well you are in the right place! Yamadera is a beautiful and serene hike that can easily be done as a day trip from either Sendai or Tokyo. This post will show you all you need to know to visit Yamadera…
Traveling to Jeju island for 3 days and looking for the best itinerary? We just recently spent an amazing 3 days in Jeju covering pretty much the entire island, visiting beaches, flower fields, waterfalls and discovering the best photo spots and cafes. I have always known Jeju island for its stunning natural scenery, it is…
Looking for a super efficient 2-day Busan itinerary? Well we recently spent 2 days in Busan exploring the most scenic neighborhoods and eating the best food. Follow this 2-day Busan itinerary to get the most out of your Busan trip!
Planning a 10 day South Korea trip and wondering where to start? I just recently spent 10 days in South Korea for the first time and visited Seoul, Busan, and Jeju. In this massive South Korean itinerary post I will share with you everything we did, ate, and places we stayed at.
Visiting Seoul for 3 days and wondering what to do and where to start? Follow this super comprehensive 3-day Seoul itinerary designed for a first-timer to have the best time in Seoul.
Thinking about visiting Togakushi-Jinja from Nagano (or Tokyo) in the winter? I recently visited Togakushi-Jinja in the snow using public transportation, so you will find everything about logistics and what to expect for this day trip. Nagano is one of the best winter destinations in Japan and it’s not hard to see why. If you…
Thinking about renting a car on Jeju island and wondering what you need to know? This post shows you everything you should know about driving on Jeju based on our recent trip there. Jeju Island is the paradise island in South Korea and it is no wonder it is the world’s busiest domestic flight route!…
Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory in Busan is a hidden gem that’s not known to most first time visitors. This post will tell you everything about how to go to the Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory if you don’t have a car. When I was planning my Busan itinerary, I came across this Tiktok video of someone walking down…
