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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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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