Just another world from Ploy's view
Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido, Japan, is known as a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The city is home to several ski resorts, including Bankei, Sapporo Mt. Moiwa, Sapporo Teine, Sapporo Kokusai, and Takino Snow World, where visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities. For those who want to save money …
Shirakawa-go, without a doubt, stands as a captivating destination with its traditional Japanese charm. Countless articles, pictures, and online tales attest to the greatness of this village, capturing the hearts of people worldwide. Although numerous guides exist for this UNESCO World Heritage Site, our focus lies on providing comprehensive insights into visiting Shirakawa-go during a …
After finally mastering my snowboarding skills in early February this year, I embarked on a mission to explore as many ski areas in Korea as possible before the snow began to melt away. However, I soon realized that the ski season in Korea after January couldn’t provide the optimal snow conditions for an exhilarating experience. …
When compare to that of the rest of Japan, Hokkaido turns out to have had a different history. Influenced by Jomon culture characterized by hunting and fishing. Then followed by the nature-embracing Ainu culture. Before the Wajin (Japanese people from mainland Japan) settlement, the island was then known as Ezo. Until around 150 years ago …
Thanks to limited-stop Hayabusa, Hokkaido Shinkansen, our trip from Japan’s northeast province to northernmost island was extremely interesting. The service from Sendai station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station takes roughly three hours including penetrating through undersea Seikan Tunnel. This underground passage connects Aomori prefecture on the main land of Honshu with the island of Hokkaido. The plan …
Once you decided to go on a trip, your mind would be showered with hundreds of destinations you put a lot of thoughts to make up an itinerary. Traveling in Japan during winter would narrow them down to some places recommended by prior visitors. I did do the research looking for the winter must-sees and …
I have been coming back to Japan several times visiting different places but yet never get a chance to witness its icon, Fuji Mt. I then didn’t forget to put it as a major destination in the itinerary this time. My boyfriend and I planned to visit Lake Yamanaka on the first day of 2019 …
Even though the sun no longer shines and the moon takes over the sky, admit it your heart still yearns to fly. The train we took left Takayama station in the late afternoon and arrived at Nagoya station in almost three hours later. Realizing my New Year’s Eve was almost gone, I decided to spend …
One of the worthy neighboring villages close to Takayama is Shirakawa-go and it is why we decided to visit Gifu in the first place. Hundred articles read, thousand pictures admired, and stories heard of this UNESCO World Heritage Site had brought my intention through. Day 3 (2018-12-31) : Takayama – Shirakawa – Nagoya Shirakawa-go can …
Day 2 (2018-12-30) : Kyoto – Takayama Our second day of the journey began in Kyoto (see the story on our first day JAPAN YEAR-END GETAWAY : HIMEJI CASTLE & KOBE). There are plenty things to see here in Kyoto. The place is full of atmospheric temples and sublime traditions. Every corner is worth a …