Skip to contentMeiji Jingu (明治神宮), also known as Meiji Shrine, is a famous Shinto shrine in Tokyo that is surrounded by a large evergreen sacred forest and known for its beautiful wooden architecture. It is conveniently located next to Harajuku and is one of Japan’s most popular and most-visited shrines.In this blog post, I’ll show you what you can see and do when visiting Meiji Jingu including the main shrine complex, the big stack of sake and wine barrels along the gravel path, the camphor tree couple, the Meiji Jingu Museum, and the spiritual power spot within its Inner Garden.At the end...…Skip to contentMeiji Jingu (明治神宮), also known as Meiji Shrine, is a famous Shinto shrine in Tokyo that is surrounded by a large evergreen sacred forest and known for its beautiful wooden architecture. It is conveniently located next to Harajuku and is one of Japan’s most popular and most-visited shrines.In this blog post, I’ll show you what you can see and do when visiting Meiji Jingu including the main shrine complex, the big stack of sake and wine barrels along the gravel path, the camphor tree couple, the Meiji Jingu Museum, and the spiritual power spot within its Inner Garden.At the end...WW…

Skip to contentBefore you are actually planning a trip to a hot spring you might be wondering how much it costs to visit an onsen in Japan. Luckily, there are a lot of awesome but affordable hot springs and even an overnight stay at an onsen ryokan can be cheaper than you might think. So how much is an onsen in Japan? Here is what I found out after looking at the admission fees for about 200 different hot springs.The costs of visiting an onsen in Japan range from 800円 (about $12, 10€) to 1,300円 (about $8, 7€). But you can also find free rotenburo, less famous hot springs...…Skip to contentBefore you are actually planning a trip to a hot spring you might be wondering how much it costs to visit an onsen in Japan. Luckily, there are a lot of awesome but affordable hot springs and even an overnight stay at an onsen ryokan can be cheaper than you might think. So how much is an onsen in Japan? Here is what I found out after looking at the admission fees for about 200 different hot springs.The costs of visiting an onsen in Japan range from 800円 (about $12, 10€) to 1,300円 (about $8, 7€). But you can also find free rotenburo, less famous hot springs...WW…

Skip to contentThe idea of visiting a beach onsen in Japan had never crossed my mind – until recently. After I experienced that going to an onsen in summer is more enjoyable and less crazy than you might think, I decided that I want to combine my relaxing soak in a hot spring with a nice view of the ocean. And oh my gosh! There are so many beautiful beach onsens in Japan! But as long as you don’t know any Japanese they are really hard to find. So I have decided to write my own beach onsen guide for you.In this guide, you won’t find the most beautiful beach...…Skip to contentThe idea of visiting a beach onsen in Japan had never crossed my mind – until recently. After I experienced that going to an onsen in summer is more enjoyable and less crazy than you might think, I decided that I want to combine my relaxing soak in a hot spring with a nice view of the ocean. And oh my gosh! There are so many beautiful beach onsens in Japan! But as long as you don’t know any Japanese they are really hard to find. So I have decided to write my own beach onsen guide for you.In this guide, you won’t find the most beautiful beach...WW…

Skip to contentWhen traveling to Japan in winter visiting an onsen in the snow is one of the most unique experiences you can have. Luckily, some of these hot springs are closer and easier to access than you may think. Even near Tokyo, you can find quite a few snow onsens.In case you are looking for a snow onsen you can visit as a day trip from Tokyo, your choices are limited, though. Manza Onsen and Hakuba Onsen are probably the best options you have if you want fully gender-separated hot springs. But the good news is that these 2 onsen...…Skip to contentWhen traveling to Japan in winter visiting an onsen in the snow is one of the most unique experiences you can have. Luckily, some of these hot springs are closer and easier to access than you may think. Even near Tokyo, you can find quite a few snow onsens.In case you are looking for a snow onsen you can visit as a day trip from Tokyo, your choices are limited, though. Manza Onsen and Hakuba Onsen are probably the best options you have if you want fully gender-separated hot springs. But the good news is that these 2 onsen...WW…

Skip to contentKurashiki is a small town located in Okayama Prefecture that is famous for its picturesque canal area and historic art museums. I have visited Kurashiki 3 times so far. In my guide, I will answer the question if Kurashiki is worth visiting on your trip by elaborating on why you should go to Kurashiki and when you should exclude it from your itinerary.Kurashiki is worth visiting if you plan to visit western Japan, especially Hiroshima or Okayama, and have half a day or a day to spare. You can see the Bikan Historical Quarter, also known as “the Venice of Japan”, Japan’s oldest...…Skip to contentKurashiki is a small town located in Okayama Prefecture that is famous for its picturesque canal area and historic art museums. I have visited Kurashiki 3 times so far. In my guide, I will answer the question if Kurashiki is worth visiting on your trip by elaborating on why you should go to Kurashiki and when you should exclude it from your itinerary.Kurashiki is worth visiting if you plan to visit western Japan, especially Hiroshima or Okayama, and have half a day or a day to spare. You can see the Bikan Historical Quarter, also known as “the Venice of Japan”, Japan’s oldest...WW…