The world knows Japan for its magnificent Sakura (cherry blossom). For Japanese, Sakura means more than just spring flower. It represents a new life after harsh cold winter. The blooming of sakura is celebrated all over Japan. People go out for picnic under Sakura trees with friends, family or colleagues. Streets are buzzing with chats and laughter. Sakura viewing …
Visiting Tokyo during cherry blossom (sakura) festival can be overwhelming. Sakura trees can be found in many places but only some have the most famous sakura type, somei yoshino. The older the cherry blossom trees are the more stunning the shape of cherry blossom sakura flowers will be. Here are some practical tips for …
Kiyomizudera or Kiyomizu temple is Kyoto must see attraction, one of the most famous tourists spots in the city and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. The most famous spot of the temple is the Main Hall and its wooden stage perches on a hill looking over Sakura, maple trees and city of Kyoto. The best time to visit Kiyomizudera temple …
Fushimi Inari shrine is known as a shrine of thousand gates located in Kyoto. TripAdvisor ranks Fushimi Inari as number one tourists attractions in Kyoto. I first saw the Fushimi Inari shrine in Memoir of Geisha, a movie that was made based on the American best selling novel by Arthur Golden. The Memoir of Geisha …
Dotonbori is a gastronomist street where restaurants, street hawkers and shops are stretching along the street. It is a foodie heaven of Osaka, a place where curious tourists wandering around day and night. I felt freezing when walking around Dotonbori, 4 degree Celsius for early spring was just a cruel night. My stomach was singing …
Osaka castle is a pride of Osaka, a symbol of the city and a must visit place while in Osaka. I had been thinking to visit Osaka since last year but it was never on the priority list. This year finally I made up my mind, visiting Osaka was a must. And it must be …
