After several days immersed in Kyoto’s temples and neighbourhoods, we decided to take a short day trip to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Just under an hour away by train, Nara offers a remarkable concentration of historic sites set within forests and parkland. To…
After two days exploring Higashiyama (both the Northern and Southern areas), we dedicated our next day in Kyoto to the western hills. Arashiyama and the Sagano area offer a very different side of the city, one shaped by mountains, rivers, and quiet temple paths.…
After spending a quiet day exploring the temples and gardens of Northern Higashiyama, we turned our attention south to another side of Kyoto. While the northern district felt secluded and contemplative, Southern Higashiyama revealed a livelier rhythm, shaped by pilgrimage routes, historic streets, and…
After two lively days in Osaka, we picked up our luggage from the hotel, took the train from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station, and then took a short taxi to our hotel. Kyoto immediately felt different, quieter, softer, and more measured. The streets were…
After a few days exploring Hakone, it was time to move on to Osaka. We took the Romancecar to Odawara Station, where the station’s many bento stalls caught our attention. The sheer variety was amazing — beautifully arranged boxes filled with rice, pickles, grilled…
After a great day at Tokyo DisneySea, we left early the next morning from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station. The train ride out of Tokyo felt like slipping into another world. Skyscrapers and highways slowly gave way to forested hills, small towns, and rivers…
We arrived at Tokyo DisneySea on Halloween, and the park was buzzing with extra excitement. Lining up before opening, we could see families, couples, and groups of friends all dressed in costumes or carrying themed merchandise. The anticipation in the air was palpable. As…
After two full days exploring Harajuku, Shinjuku, Asakusa, and Omotesandō, we dedicated the next couple of days to the heart of Tokyo. This part of the city blends history, tradition, and the pulse of modern life, with everything from bustling markets to serene gardens…
After months of planning, excitement, and the endless countdown on our phones, our two-week trip to Japan finally began. Victor’s parents flew from Barcelona to London to meet us so that we could all fly to Tokyo together. On a Friday evening after work,…