Accommodation Temple Lodging at Hojo-in, Koyasan Nicole Bauer The monks don’t just have a strict schedule, but everything they do is so impeccably planned and performed. When we arrived, t..
10 Koyasan: Random Impressions Nicole Bauer It is the religious center of Shingon Buddhism in Japan and you can actually feel it throughout the whole valley. I highly recommend..
6 Japan's Most Beautiful Graveyard Nicole Bauer I had never paid particular attention to graveyards—until I went to Japan, and Okunoin at Koyasan is surely the most impressiv..
Activities Climbing Mount Yufu, Kyushu Nicole Bauer When the trail is getting a little steeper and a bit rocky, you will have almost reached the saddle between the two peaks. Now there..
7 The Charm of Takayama City Nicole Bauer Takayama City's charm is overwhelming, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. A short photo story.
7 Evening Mood at Takayama's Temples Nicole Bauer Admiring the wonderful light which the sun created onto the traditional wooden buildings, making them look even more beautiful than..
6 Culture The Treasures of Kumamoto Castle Nicole Bauer A photo story of the splendid reception hall inside Honmaru Goten Palace at Kumamoto Castle: What a splendid reconstruction; e..
Culture A Day in Hakata, Fukuoka City Nicole Bauer It is definitely about atmosphere in Fukuoka City, about open-minded people full of energy, but the city has some great sights to..