The Tadewara Wetlands, nestled amidst the majestic Kuju Mountains in Oita, Japan, are a captivating tapestry of nature's beauty. This...

Hitting the Road in Japan: Navigating Car Rentals in the Land of the Rising Sun Japan's allure goes beyond neon-lit metropolises and...

There's plenty to see here. I'm consolidating my research here. Credits to Yufuin Floral Village Website 1 Yufuin Floral Village In the...

Credit to マダムbutterfly Hidden amidst the rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of Yufuin, Oita, there lies a gem - Pizzeria Kunugi no...

Nestled on the shores of the serene Kinrin Lake in Yufuin, 古式手打ちそば泉 (Koshite Uchi Soba Izumi) offers a unique culinary experience that...

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Yufuin, Kinrin Lake (also known as Kinrin-ko) is a tranquil haven that offers an enchanting...

Yufuin Baien is a Japanese ryokan located in the Yufuin Onsen hot spring resort area in Oita Prefecture, Japan. This is by far one of the...

Yufuin 湯布院 (sometimes alternatively written as 由布院) is a small town in Oita Prefecture, Japan, located in the mountains of Kyushu. It is...

The Notojima Glass Museum is a rare treasure of the art world, exhibiting an exceptional collection of modern and ancient glass...

As we drove into Kanazawa 金沢, it feels like we’ve entered a different realm. The buildings have grown larger. Malls start to sprout all...

As the Daishoji River 大聖寺川 flows downstream, the last bridge it encounters in Kakusenkei Gorge 鶴仙渓 is the Kurotani Bridge 黒谷橋. Once upon...

We're gonna check out La Monbetta, a local Italian restaurant. Lunch @ La Monbetta Lunch here is not only a steal, but it is delicious!...

We left our car at Ayatori Bridge, and wandered towards the heart of Yamanaka Onsen. Not far away, we came across Yamanakaza, which...

Kakusenkei Gorge 鶴仙渓 is a gorgeous (pun not intended) natural formation in the depths of Yamanaka Onsen, a hot spring town, of Ishikawa...

Stroll along @ Kehi no Matsubara Arrived 9am - Departed 10:30am Ranked as one of the top three most beautiful pine parks in Japan, Kehi...

Tsuruga is a port-side city. We chose to stop by here because it is along our journey, and has an amazing site for morning walks -...

After an hour's drive, we finally arrive in Tsuruga 敦賀. Although we drove after nightfall, the roads were nicely lit with headlight beams...

Tea @ Mihori Cafe in Club Harie Shiga-ken Hikone-shi Honmachi 1-2-33 [Google map link] 滋賀県彦根市本町1-2-33 2nd floor 9am-5pm. Cafe’s opening...

A Stroll @ Genkyuen Garden From the Nishinomaru bailey, we walked down the Kuromon Sando pathway 黒門山道 to reach the rear gates of the...

Visit @ Hikone Castle Only a handful of castles in Japan are designated as National Treasures. Hikone Castle is one of them, alongside...