18 Culture Kimono & Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is the city where people come to wear kimono. Numerous stores offer to rent out kimono or you an even buy a lighter yukata..
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 3 Elena Lisina On my final day in Kyoto, I enjoyed a peaceful morning by the Kamo River, before visiting Ryozen Kannon in Higashiyama, Matsubara..
Culture Yudanaka, Snow Monkeys and Old Post Towns Elena Lisina During this trip I visited Yudanaka, Obuse, Matsumoto, and the old post towns of Kiso valley. Returning to Tokyo, I visited many..
Culture Skytree, Miyako Odori and Millions of Flowers Elena Lisina My fourth trip saw me visit Bentenjima, Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Kawagoe, Omiya, Mito, Hitachi Seaside Park, Nikko and Ashikaga Flower..
Culture Karasu, the Divine Messenger Elena Lisina The crow, or karasu, was considered a divine messenger of the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu. Called Yatagarasu, its three legs represented..
Culture Cherry Blossoms, Animals and the Edge of the Earth Elena Lisina My 3rd trip to Japan featured trips to Kawasaki, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and was filled with great impressions. The strongest was the..
18 Culture The Dragons of Enoshima Elena Lisina You'll find many dragons on Enoshima island. Dragons have a special meaning in Japanese culture and their strong connection..
Accommodation Hotel Almont Inn Shonan Fujisawa Elena Lisina Fujisawa is located close to such popular tourist destinations as Enoshima and makura. A traveler can get everything necessary for..