Temperature rises fast as spring settling in. As much as I love colourful flowers, chirping birds and laughter at the park in spring, the memory of winter seems won’t go away that soon. I want to embrace the spring but unwilling to let go the cotton white snow, frizzing wind and slow rhythm of …
Mount Fuji, Cherry Blossoms and temple are the quintessential of Japan in spring. No other place can capture Japan’s quintessential than Arakurayama Sengen Park. This park is famous for the sight of Mount Fuji, temple-like pagoda and cherry blossoms in spring. Arakurayama can be easily reached from Tokyo by train. The best time to visit …
Arashiyama is second most popular tourists destination in Kyoto. Arashiyama for many means a lush green of bamboo forest. Other attractions within the area are often overlooked by many. We were amongst those people who did not think of spending more time to explore Arashiyama when we first went to Kyoto. Only on our second …
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular cities at all times of the year. To see World’s Heritage Sites and experience local cultures (like traditional Japanese dining and wearing kimono) are usually the main reasons to visit Kyoto. In spring, another strong reason to visit Kyoto is to see cherry blossoms (sakura). Sakura viewing is …
