A Blog by Natasha Jao
Head to Jeju Island in South Korea for natural wonders that make the island a UNESCO triple crown holder and a popular vacation destination. Visit Hallasan National Park, Woljeongri Beach, and the lava tube caves in Jeju Island! Natasha JaoNatasha is a full-time banker who gets to take a breather when she travels. She loves …
A day tour to Nabana no Sato from Nagoya will make you cap your day so amazed that you want to go back as soon as you can and experience everything again in this botanical garden and themed park in one place. Nabana no Sato holds one of the biggest illuminations in Japan within October …
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Shirakawa Village, and pass by Takayama on the way on a day tour from Nagoya for scenic views and traditional Japanese houses. The Shirakawa Village is such a village to visit and a sight to see especially on winter when the houses are covered with snow with …
Shirakawa Village and Takayama Day Tour from Nagoya Read More »
My visit to Japan on a winter season limited my time to explore more of Nagoya but I can say I was able to make the most of my two days in Nagoya and my second visit to Japan at that. I chose to leave Japan through Nagoya mainly for Shirakawa Village but what was …
Get an exciting ride up the Mt. Moiwa Observation Deck for an amazing overlooking view of Sapporo from an altitude of 531 meters! A visit to Sapporo should include riding their streetcar, ropeway, and cablecar on your list and you can do all these when you make your way to Mt. Moiwa. How to Go to …
Indulge yourself with beautiful scenery and Japan powder snow when you go skiing at Sapporo Teine Ski Resort, the first Winter Olympic venue in Asia with the Olympic cauldron still standing since 1972! Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is not just one of the best ski resorts in Japan, it is also easily accessible by just …
The world-famous Sapporo Snow Festival is something you should not miss if you will spend winter in Japan as it draws millions of visitors every year. What’s with the festival? Well, people flock for the snow sculptures, ice sculptures, and all the shows, snow activities, and food that go along with the festival which runs …
Sapporo Snow Festival: A Day of Sculptures and Good Food Read More »
Aside from enjoying snow and ice scupltures and some snow activities and shows in the Sapporo Snow Festival and Asahikawa Winter Festival, you can also enjoy the Otaru Snow Light Path Festival for a creative display of candles and snow statues in one trip on a February. Otaru is easily accessible with just around a 30-minute …
Otaru Snow Light Path Festival Day Tour from Sapporo Read More »
Make the most of your winter visit in Sapporo by going on a day tour to the Asahikawa Winter Festival from Sapporo for a day full of snow sculptures, ice sculptures, snowmen, Asahikawa food, and fun snow activities. The Asahikawa Winter Festival highlights its biggest snow sculpture, once recognized by Guinness World Records as the …