Tokyo is among the top fascinating big cities I have visited. Partly because it still has that ‘asian touch and feel’ and when the bigger Indian cities get better infrastructure and clean up, they are more likely to look and
Nikko day trip from Tokyo, Japan
Nikko is rated among the top day trips from Tokyo. With a rich history that includes UNESCO world heritage sites set amidst natural scenery, the web photographs were impressive. Given the strong recommendations, I chose Nikko for the only day
Amanohashidate, Japan’s bridge to heaven
If you do a generic internet search on top places to visit in Japan, Amanohashidate will not appear. Even if you search for offbeat places, Amanohashidate will likely not appear. It was just by chance that I decided to search
Kyoto, the Temple city of Japan
Kyoto was the capital of Imperial Japan for over thousand years until 1868 CE. Given its historical and cultural significance, it finds a place in most of the standard itineraries of international tourists visiting Japan. What is less known is
Hakone, the ‘Onsen Theme Park’ of Japan
Located just 80kms southwest of Tokyo, Hakone is famous for its abundant hot springs(Onsen), traditional ryokans and for stunning views of Mt. Fuji. That makes it almost impossible to skip Hakone on a trip to Japan. More so because the