Ishigaki is a beautiful Japanese island in the Pacific Ocean. Some people call it the Maldives of Japan. Its location is closer to Taiwan than Japan mainland. It only takes 45-minute flight from Taipei but travelling from Fukuoka takes 120-minutes.…
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Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Kyushu
Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a beautiful wisteria garden in Yahata, North Kyushu in Japan. end of April and early May is the best time to pay a visit. If you plan visiting Kawachi Wisteria Garden, the first step is to make…
Business Ticket is cheaper than Economy Ticket on the same flight
Business class is much more spacious with better food and services, like using the airport lounge before and after travel. Business tickets should be more expensive than economy tickets. The 2018 Sapporo Snow Festival is held from February 5 to…
Osaka 1-Day Subway/Tram/Bus Pass
For visitors to Osaka, the 1-day Osaka Subway/Tram/Bus Pass is best ticket for traveling around Osaka. The 1-day pass has 2 versions. One for international tourists (550 Yen) and one for domestic travelers (Weekdays: 800 Yen / Weekends: 600 Yen).…
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is regarded as the finest surviving Japanese castle, consisting of 83 buildings from the feudal period. The castle is frequently known as Hakuro-jo or Shirasagi-jo (White Egret Castle or White Heron Castle). The castle dates back to 1333…
Hirokawa Unagi Restaurant (Arashiyama, Kyoto)
Hirokawa is a traditional eel restaurant in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The restaurant locates at a tourist destination and is recommended in Michelin Guide. It is high popular among tourists visiting Arashiyama. Similar to many other traditional restaurants in Japan, the restaurant…
Mouriya Kobe Steak Restaurant
Mouriya is a 130 year old restaurant in Kobe, one of the best steak restaurants in Kobe. There are a few Mouriya branches around Kobe. The best is the main restaurant, Mouriya Honten. The restaurant is very popular and it…
3 Day Itinerary on Kansai Vacation (Osaka-Kobe-Himeji-Kyoto)
Kansai is a vast area, consisting 3 big cities, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and many smaller cities. You can spend a month on sightseeing to just have a glimpse. If you only have 3 full days and would like to get…
Beppu Accommodation and Shopping (Beppu-shi)
Beppu is a city famous for hot spring. It is a small city with no subways. The busiest area is near the Beppu JR Station. As a tourist relying on public transport to move around, the best accommodation should be…