Start at the Peace Memorial Park—it’s powerful and unforgettable. Then take a quick ferry to Miyajima Island, where the Itsukushima Shrine’s famous “floating” torii gate looks like something out of a dream.
Start at the Peace Memorial Park—it’s powerful and unforgettable. Then take a quick ferry to Miyajima Island, where the Itsukushima Shrine’s famous “floating” torii gate looks like something out of a dream.
Average temperatures in Japan vary wildly across the country. Winter for example brings harsh colds and snow to the western Sea of Japan, regular heavy snow to the mountains, but dry and clear (though cold) weather on the Pacif...
Kyoto is bathed in history and home to no less than 17 World Heritage sites and thousands of temples, from Kiyomizu and Sanjusangendo Temples, through to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the UNESCO listed Nijo Castle.
A collection of poignant monuments, dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing of August 6, 1945.
Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner known for beautiful presentation and meticulous preparation techniques. Meals can have more than 14 courses and each Kaiseki meal is the creation of a master chef.
Tokyo is perhaps one of the most unique and vibrant cities in the world. There alone you’ll find some 50 neighbourhoods to explore such as Shinjuku - awash with skyscrapers and all kinds of people.
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