When we were planning our trip to Japan, we wanted to experience a little bit of everything: history, city and nature. We got our history lesson in Kyoto, a full dose of urban life in Tokyo and for nature we went to Lake Kawaguchi in the Fuji Five Lakes district.… Read the rest

Japan is a fascinating country with vibrant cities, historic temples and mountainous landscapes. Although small in size, Japan boasts a massive population and an astounding array of delectable cuisine. Most intriguing is the country’s lengthy history and unique (and evolving) culture.… Read the rest

Tokyo, Japan is a buzzing city unlike any other place we have visited. Dotted with famous Tokyo must-see sights – like Sensoji Temple and the Imperial Palace – hidden gems are found in the depths of the sprawling districts. In the tangle of streets, we spent long days sightseeing in Tokyo, discovered a unique culture and tasted delicious cuisine.… Read the rest

Tokyo, Japan is a sprawling metropolis filled with numerous attractions, beautiful nature and scrumptious cuisine. Within the dynamic districts throughout the city are an incredible number of Tokyo temples and shrines – many of which rank as the top Tokyo places to visit.… Read the rest

From visiting ancient temples and lush gardens to eating local cuisine and Geisha-spotting, there are an astounding number of things to do in Kyoto, Japan. The history and beauty of Kyoto is simply fascinating. There is so much to see and do, in fact, that choosing which Kyoto garden to visit or what Kyoto shrine to skip can be challenging when planning a Kyoto Itinerary.… Read the rest

Kyoto, Japan is home to an astounding 2,000 Japanese temples and shrines. Yes, two-thousand. While visiting Kyoto temples was high on our list of things to do in the city, we had no intention – or ambition – to see them all (because there is actually more to do and see in Kyoto!).… Read the rest