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Discovering the Pure Onsen Waters of Hakuba Happo-One in the Japanese Alps

Feb. 27, 2024

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

Renowned throughout Japan for its impressive mountain ranges and abundance of pristine snowy tracks available for winter sports (it was the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics), Hakuba has always been a popular weekend destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to get lost in nature, whether it be to experience the wondrous snowfall or go hiking across mountain ranges in the green season.

A Relaxing Weekend Escape at Charming Yamashiro Onsen

Jan. 25, 2024

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

An easy train ride from the golden city of Kanazawa (in Ishikawa Prefecture) famed for its gold leaf, historical geisha & samurai districts, intricately detailed Kaga Yuzen kimono and picturesque Kenroku-en gardens is the charming and quaint onsen town of Yamashiro. Made even more accessible come March 16th 2024 due to the extended Hokuriku Shinkansen route, Yamashiro is a perfect way to extend one’s Japan holiday, see another side of the country and experience a quintessential onsen ryokan stay.

Delving Deeper Into Niigata's Echigo Yuzawa

Nov. 24, 2023

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

A region famed for its abundance of rice and sake, Echigo Yuzawa is approximately 80 minutes from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen. Take a moment to hop off for a little overnight detour after gliding down the winter slopes and soft powder, or travel up for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo during the other seasons to delve deeper into the delights Echigo Yuzawa has to offer.

Exploring the Charms of Niigata's Sado Island

Oct. 5, 2023

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

Roughly one hour away from Niigata City via jetfoil, lies Sadogashima (Sado Island). Once a place of exile for prominent Kyoto politicians, intellectuals and artists who fell out of favour with the ruling government; it resulted in the island forming its own unique blends of culture and religion.

6 Boutique Kyoto Accommodations to stay in now that borders are open

Nov. 1, 2022

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

There’s nothing more iconic on one’s first Japan trip than a visit to Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital. Tokyo-based Lia ventured down for a trip to Kyoto, exploring her favourite haunts and staying at some of the amazing boutique properties that have popped up in Kyoto, ready for your upcoming travels.

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Planning a Trip to Japan?

Discovering the Pure Onsen Waters of Hakuba Happo-One in the Japanese Alps

A Relaxing Weekend Escape at Charming Yamashiro Onsen

Delving Deeper Into Niigata's Echigo Yuzawa

Exploring the Charms of Niigata's Sado Island

6 Boutique Kyoto Accommodations to stay in now that borders are open

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