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Land of Rising Sun – Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Tokyo is the capital of the country and the world’s most populous metropolis. It offers seemingly unlimited choices of shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining to its visitors. We planned our trip last December to celebrate the new year. We wanted to be the first ones to welcome the year 2018, as the sun rises first in this country, followed by other countries. The country is so vibrant, organized, and technologically so forward that you really enjoy the different colors offered by the city. We stayed here … Continue reading Land of Rising Sun – Tokyo, Japan

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Walk in Mysterious Places – Kyoto, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Kyoto is known as a repository of Japanese culture. The city is the spiritual heart of Japan. Kyoto has surely gained popularity as a must-visit destination because of its incredible attractions for tourists. The city alone offers  2000+ temples and shrines. I got an opportunity to visit this place couple of months back in December. We had planned to stay in Kyoto first for a couple of nights, followed by Tokyo for our remaining stay (generally, people do the opposite). Upon landing at Narita airport, we … Continue reading Walk in Mysterious Places – Kyoto, Japan

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It’s Deer Calling – Nara, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Japan’s first permanent capital, now known as Nara, is full of historic treasures and scenic beauty. The city is compact, and the highlights can be packed into a day tour. We clubbed our Nara tour along with a couple of things to see in Kyoto. We started our tour to Nara post lunch. There are mainly three interesting places to see here. Todaiji Temple The Great Eastern Temple is one of the most famous and significant temples in Japan. The massive building houses one of the … Continue reading It’s Deer Calling – Nara, Japan

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The Snowing Beauty – Nikko, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko We were very excited this morning as it was the last day of our trip to Japan and also the last day of the year 2017. Remembering the last day gave me such a nostalgic feeling on my journey to this place. Here I go –   We woke up early and reached our first meeting point in Tokyo, which was only a 2-minute walk from our hotel. From there, we boarded a bus to reach our second meeting point, i.e., the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. It … Continue reading The Snowing Beauty – Nikko, Japan

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City of Four Seasons – Hakone, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Hakone is known for its scenic beauty throughout four seasons. Due to its pleasant weather, one could travel to this place at any time. It is one of the most popular destinations traveled due to its proximity to Tokyo and stunning views of Mt. Fuji. Hot Springs, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake ropeway are other big attractions for foreign travelers. Hakone tour was scheduled in the second half of the day, post lunch. The itinerary didn’t excite me much. After witnessing Mt Fuji in the morning, … Continue reading City of Four Seasons – Hakone, Japan

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The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko As the Japanese say – “A wise man climbs Fuji once, and a fool twice.” I didn’t even try to be part of either one. But yes, Fujisan is definitely a must-visit place in Japan. Mt Fuji, known to be Japan’s highest mountain peak, is also one of the most active Volcanoes in Japan. The temperature in winter goes as low as -40 degrees at the top. The other way to witness this beauty, if you do not wish to hike on foot, is to go … Continue reading The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan

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Nihon – Nations of Islands in East Asia – Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Japan has always been a fascinating nation. Of late, many of my friends have gone to Japan, and I have been hearing a lot of stories and things from them. Finally even I got an opportunity to see and live all the stories heard. Nevertheless, everything I heard was true. Here, am sharing a story on things I found super fascinating in Japan: Train System Train System – Travelling in Japan is very easy due to its train system, which I believe is the best in … Continue reading Nihon – Nations of Islands in East Asia – Japan