Just another world from Ploy's view
If your cherry blossom sightseeing plan has been disrupted by unpredictable climate changes, don’t despair! Give another kind of flower a chance to uplift your spirits. You might be surprised to find that they are just as beautiful as cherry blossoms when they burst into full bloom. One friendly flora that will undoubtedly warm your …
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 …
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 …
Having been living in Korea one thing that makes me consider myself as a lucky one is how easy it is to leave for Japan from here. The flight from Seoul to any part of Japan is way cheaper and shorter than from anywhere else. So, I couldn’t miss the chance of revisiting it for …