Japan

My day in Kyoto starts with the most important temples in this area, Kyomizu dera/清水寺. Literally translated as “Pure Water Temple” which was founded around 780 AD and now being…

I stayed in Osaka Bay area and did a train ride to the city center. My plan was to visit Kuromon, Denden Town and Nipponbashi area. Our rental car was…

Todaiji is a landmark in Nara, it is one of the most famous and historical temples which was built in 752 and now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…

Unesco World Heritage Site Kusaga Taisha Shrine is located in the west of Nara Deer Park, very close to Todaiji Temple. It is a Unesco World Heritage site together with…

During my visit to Japan, there are a few days which my hotel did not include the morning breakfast. They charge pretty high so I decided to have my cheap…

We stayed in La’gent Hotel Osaka Bay which is very near Universal Studios Japan during my stay in Osaka. It is about half an hour from the heart of Osaka.…

Nara park is one of the best attractions to visit if you are in the Kansai area. It is located in the ancient capital of Japan, called Nara city. Why…

There are many types of food you can try while traveling in Japan but one of the interesting cuisines you should not miss out is the Japanese “chuka”. Chuka 中華…

Dotonbori is a vibrant shopping district in Namba area in Osaka. I first explored Dotonbori Street, later walked over to Ebisu-bashi footbridge to check out the neon lights. This area…

When you are in Osaka, one of the places tourists like to visit is Kuromon Market, the oldest food market which has been around for over 170 years. Kuromon Market…