Enjoy a healing bath at a well-known onsen town. Arima Onsen & 7 recommended sightseeing spots nearby

Arima Onsen is the nearest onsen resort from Osaka. As it is not far from the city, you can easily go for a weekend getaway. This time, I am going to introduce you the Arima Onsen and its nearby spots where you can go for one or two days. If you have time, take a highway bus to Arima Onsen and enjoy a leisure trip to relief yourself from everyday fatigue. What is Arima Onsen Arima Onsen is a hot spring town located in Kita-ku, Kobe of Hyogo Prefecture. Its […]

(First time visiting Hiroshima) Travel around Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine by sightseeing bus (Part 2)

This article is divided into 2 parts introducing the Two World Cultural Heritage Sites Sightseeing Tour (with guide service and lunch included) to Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. (First time visiting Hiroshima) Travel around Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine by sightseeing bus (Part 1) In the first part, we visited the Atomic Bomb Dome and took a high-speed boat to Miyajima. In the coming part, we are going to get off the boat and start off the trip in Miyajima where the Itsukushima Shrine is located. Tour around […]

(First time visiting Hiroshima) Travel around Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine by sightseeing bus (Part 1)

Hiroshima Prefecture is a charming spot for travel where you can enjoy world heritage sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine, as well as gourmet foods like oysters and citrus fruits. But did you know there is a sightseeing bus that tours around world heritage sites in Hiroshima? In this article, I am going to share with you my experience of taking the Two World Cultural Heritage Sites Sightseeing Tour (with guide service and lunch included). I believe the information would help those travelling to Hiroshima for […]

Let’s take a summer retreat to Karuizawa from Ikebukuro by highway bus!

Do you know there is a highway bus taking you directly to popular summer resort, Karuizawa from Tokyo and Ikebukuro? It just takes around 3 hours to go from Ikebukuro (East Exit), why not head off a trip to Karuizawa to cool off on hot summer days? I am going to introduce you the “Ikebukuro – Karuizawa / Saku / Komoro / Ueda” line operated by Seibu Bus Company. Once you get on the bus from Ikebukuro, you can just stay on the air conditioned bus without the need of […]

(Part 2) Isn’t here a paradise?! Travel to Kamikochi by bus in early summer, with info on recommended hiking courses and hotels

Kamikochi is a mountainous scenic spot located in the city of Matsumoto in Nagano, with an elevation of about 1500m. Recently I travelled to Kamikochi by bus and enjoyed a day of hiking there. In the latter part of this article, I am going to introduce some recommended hiking courses and hotels to you. Hope the information in my article can help. Let’s check out the recommended hiking courses. Kamikochi stretches from north to south, so it is a good idea to plan your hike ahead. Firstly, let me introduce […]

(Part 1) Isn’t here a paradise?! Travel to Kamikochi by bus in early summer, with info on how to go and what to prepare

Kamikochi is a mountainous scenic spot located in the city of Matsumoto in Nagano, with an elevation of about 1500m. The magnificent natural beauty has brought its national recognition as a cultural heritage site of Japan (Natural Monument & Special Natural Cultural Property). I went to Kamikochi by bus and enjoyed a day of hiking there. In the first part of this article, I am going to introduce how to get to Kamikochi, what to wear and prepare for hiking in summer. If you are visiting Kamikochi for the first […]

[Sightseeing in Wakayama] A trip from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Taisha by Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus – Part 2

Koyasan, the head temple of Shingo Esoteric Buddhism, and Kumano Sanzan (the three grand shrines of Kumano) where the gods of nature reside, are two major sanctuaries that have long been worshiped by people. I took a ride on the World Heritages Sites Connecting Bus “Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus” which linked up the two sacred places and shared with you my travel blog in the second part of article. If you are interested in Kumano Hongu Taisha and its surrounding spots, please don’t miss out. Pilgrimage bus trip (Part […]

[Sightseeing in Wakayama] A trip from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Taisha by Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus – Part 1

Koyasan, the head temple of Shingo Esoteric Buddhism, and Kumano Sanzan (the three grand shrines of Kumano) where the gods of nature reside, are two major sanctuaries that have long been worshiped by people. The two sacred places are conveniently connected by the World Heritage Sites Connecting Bus “Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus”, which makes a pilgrimage tour possible in just one day. I took a ride on the bus not long ago, let me share with you my itinerary, the surroundings of Kumano Hongu Taisha, and the bus itself in […]

(Winter limited bus) From Tokyo to Naeba ski resort by Naeba White Snow Shuttle

What kind of bus is Naeba White Snow Shuttle? It is a highway bus service operated by the Seibu Kanko Bus Co. taking you from Ikebukuro Station, Nerima Station etc. directly to Naeba Ski Resort and Naeba Prince Hotel. It is also the only direct transportation running between Tokyo and Naeba Ski Resort. It operates only in the winter season (from 18 December 2021 to 21 March 2022). If you look forward to enjoying the fun of ski, but are worried about driving on the snow, this shuttle bus is […]

Six Fashionable Sightseeing Spots Around Tokyo Station

From Hiroshima City to Shimanami! One-day sightseeing model course

Niigata; Want to check it out in the autumn? Autumn leaves and Japanese sake around Niigata Station.

 When you think of Niigata Prefecture, you probably have the impression of winter with lots of snow, right? But in fact, autumn is also very interesting and highly recommended as well! I’d like to introduce you to the area around Niigata Station, the center of Niigata Prefecture, where you can travel alone in autumn. What is so special about Niigata in autumn? Niigata Prefecture is rich in nature, so there are many parks and gardens in the city where you can enjoy its spectacular autumn leaves – so going there […]