Mount Kongo, Kansai’s Snowy Escape
On the border of Osaka and Nara is the 1125m tall Mount Kongo [金剛山]. Mount Kongo is one of the
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Hiking
Mt. Atago and Atago Shrine: Day Hike!
Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very
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Minoo Waterfall, Osaka’s Best Spot for Fall Leaves!
When it comes to fall foliage, or koyo [紅葉] in Japanese, Kyoto always comes to people’s minds. For this reason,
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The Choishi Michi: The Sacred Pilgrimage to Koyasan
Koyasan is one of the most famous tourist place in Kansai region. While today getting there is pretty easy as
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Yamanobe no Michi Trail: Japan’s Oldest Road
Hiking in Japan is both really easy and very fun. With many mountains and well maintained trails, everyone from young
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Hiking Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Nara City is home to literally dozens of World Heritage sites, many of which are Japanese temples and shrines. However,
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Osaka’s Hidden Autumn Beauty, Hoshi no Buranko
There are many nice spots throughout in Osaka where you can enjoy the koyo, or autumn colors. One such place is
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