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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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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