Japan

Japan

Mount Shirane Vibrant
Autumn

Yumiike Pond

From this point, we can choose to visit the Yumiike pond or go up directly to Mount Shirane summit.

Autumn Foliage
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Red fox walking through autumn leaves in Gunma, Japan forest under dappled sunlight Photogenic
Autumn

Autumn at Sakurayama & Rikugien

Sakurayama is a unique place in Japan : this is a mountain where koyo (autumn’s leaves) and sakura (cherry blossom) gather in an original union.

Autumn Foliage
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Sakurayama Ethereal
Autumn

Sakurayama : The Fuyuzakura Mountain

Sakurayama is a mountain with sakura (cherry blossom) quite peculiar. Those ones bloom during autumn!

Winter Sakura
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Tranquil watermill in lush Japanese wasabi farm, reflecting in clear stream. Easy walk
Chubu

The Azumino Wasabi Farm

The spot is marvellous: the birds, the sound of the water and the squealing mills... and from time to time, a damn mosquito.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half-day if you also linger at the watermills/stream and try food stalls)
Serene Beauty: Miyajimas Iconic Torii Gate in Seto Inland Sea. Easy walk
Autumn

The Torii of Miyajima

I visited the back alleys of Miyajima, I discovered the place where fawns meet together, I took a unique walk in a temple that was even more unique, I ate a lot both grub and junk food.

Busy
Half day to full day (allow extra time if hiking up the mountain and exploring back alleys/temples).
Tranquil pathway lined with colorful flowers on Taketomi Island, Okinawa, Japan. Easy walk
Japan

Taketomi: The Bougainvilleas Island

It's early morning in Okinawa and the sky is already ocean blue. Without any hesitation, we jump right away in the first boat direction the paradise: the Taketomi Island!

Some crowds
Half day to full day (easy as a day trip from Ishigaki)
Exploring abandoned Sakurayama park with Fuyuzakura cherry trees at night. Off the map
Interview

The Japanese Girl Who Sees Ghosts

Hoshino-san, a haikyoist Japanese can see ghosts. I decided to interview her about her ability and experiences.

Difficulty
Risk
Tranquil view of Okinawas lush bay with turquoise waters and rugged islands. Easy walk
Japan

Zamami, Aka & Love in Between

After visiting the urban side of Okinawa with Naha and Nago, here we are now in the ferry, on the way to Kerama Islands, more precisely Zamami and Aka Islands.

Some crowds
Overnight trip recommended (about 2 days / 1 night); avoid doing a same-day round trip due to time and cost.
Tranquil hot spring village in Tohokus wilderness, Nyuto Onsen offers a serene escape. Easy walk
Akita

Nyuto Onsen: Tsurunoyu

I bring you in the most popular onsen in the Akita prefecture : the Nyuto onsen. We’ll then go for a nap in the Tsurunoyu ryokan.

Busy
Half day for a day trip to the baths; Full day/overnight if staying at Tsurunoyu Ryokan