Japan isn’t just temples and cities but it’s also mountains, misty valleys, and moments of absolute stillness. In the second half of our trip, we traded city crowds for cool alpine air and starry skies. We hiked to the summit of Mt. Fuji for sunrise above the clouds, explored the quiet beauty of ...
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Cities of Japan – Temples, Tea & Tokyo Lights
From peaceful sunrise shrine walks to neon-lit ramen nights, Japan’s cities offer a perfect blend of old and new. Over a week, we wandered through Kyoto’s timeless temples, strolled with deer in Nara, practiced calligraphy with a master, and soaked in the energy of Tokyo’s buzzing streets. This post ...