Tadewara Wetlands
The Tadewara Wetlands, nestled amidst the majestic Kuju Mountains in Oita, Japan, are a captivating tapestry of nature's beauty. This...
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Dec 28, 202311 min read
Renting a car in Japan
Hitting the Road in Japan: Navigating Car Rentals in the Land of the Rising Sun Japan's allure goes beyond neon-lit metropolises and...
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Yufuin Town
There's plenty to see here. I'm consolidating my research here. Credits to Yufuin Floral Village Website 1 Yufuin Floral Village In the...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Pizza on top of a hill at Kunugi no Oka Pizzeria
Credit to マダムbutterfly Hidden amidst the rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of Yufuin, Oita, there lies a gem - Pizzeria Kunugi no...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Soba Lunch by Kinrin Lake
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...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Stroll around Kinrin Lake of Yufuin
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Yufuin, Kinrin Lake (also known as Kinrin-ko) is a tranquil haven that offers an enchanting...
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Yufuin Baien
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...
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Fukuoka airport to Yufuin
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...
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 3 Part 3 Notojima Glass Museum
The Notojima Glass Museum is a rare treasure of the art world, exhibiting an exceptional collection of modern and ancient glass...
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 7 Kenrokuen Garden of Kanazawa
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...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 6 The last bridge: Kurotani Bridge
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...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 5 Lunch at La Monbetta
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!...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 4 Yamanakaza, the heart of Yamanaka Onsen
We left our car at Ayatori Bridge, and wandered towards the heart of Yamanaka Onsen. Not far away, we came across Yamanakaza, which...
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 3 Kakusenkei Gorges
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...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 2 Kehi no Matsubara
Stroll along @ Kehi no Matsubara Arrived 9am - Departed 10:30am Ranked as one of the top three most beautiful pine parks in Japan, Kehi...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 2 Part 1 Waking up in Tsuruga (with breakfast)
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 -...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 6 Seafood dinner at Marusan-ya in Tsuruga
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...
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 5 Tea at Mihori Cafe & Wander along Castle Road
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...
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 4 Genkyuen Gardens
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...
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Autumn Road-trip: Day 1 Part 3 Hikone Castle
Visit @ Hikone Castle Only a handful of castles in Japan are designated as National Treasures. Hikone Castle is one of them, alongside...
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