Traditional Ryokans in Kyoto

10 Traditional Ryokan Hotels in Kyoto

The beautiful city of Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a 1000 years, and is probably the most visited city in the country today. With an incredibly rich history, uncountable ancient buildings and more than 1600 temples, Kyoto was spared during the second world war, and has become the historic center of Japan and …

Tokyo’s Unique Hotel Haven, 5 unusual hotels

Tokyo, the vibrant and bustling capital city of Japan, is renowned for its captivating blend of traditional culture and modern innovation. As a global hub of art, technology, and entertainment, it’s no surprise that Tokyo is also home to some of the world’s most unique and avant-garde hotels. In this post, we invite you to …

Main gate at Fudo-in Temple, Hiroshima. © touristinjapan.com

Futabanosato Walking Trail

The Futabanosato trail is a historic 10km walking trail in Hiroshima.  Hiroshima is mostly associated with the atomic bombing which happened on August 6 1945. The history of the horrors which happened here rightfully occupies a lot of the city’s museums, parks and monuments. Today Hiroshima consists primarily of modern buildings as very few buildings …

View from Mount Misen Observatory, Miyajima. © touristinjapan.com

Mount Misen Hiking Trails (Miyajima)

Mount Misen on Miyajima has for centuries attracted humans. The mountain has been considered sacred since at least the 9th century, and today remains a very important mountain for the shrines and temples in the area. There are multiple hiking trails, of different difficulties, on and around Mount Misen. Mount Misen isn’t a very high …