Mitsuishi Shrine in Morioka, Japan
On my walk between one of Morioka’s great noodle restaurants & Baeren Brewery, I passed several beautiful temples &…
Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju, South Korea
I visited Jinju, South Korea for the Jinju Lantern Festival. The annual event is the highlight of Jinju‘s calendar,…
Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul, South Korea
While Jongmyo Shrine is not one of the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul, it was still a very important…
Day Trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu, Japan
On my second full day in Fukuoka, I decided to take a day trip to Dazaifu, since I’d heard…
A Walking Tour of the Parks, Shrines, & Temples of Fukuoka, Japan
I arrived in Fukuoka, Japan the same day that powerful Typhoon Malakas was hitting the area. Luckily, the bulk of…
A visit to Ryoanji Temple, Kinkaku Temple, & Fushimi Inari Shrine + Eating takoyaki & Okonomiyaki in Kyoto, Japan
My second day in Kyoto would be just as ambitious as the first. With only two full days to…
A visit to Imperial Palace, Philosopher’s Walk, Ginkakuji Temple + Eating at One of the World’s Oldest Restaurants in Kyoto, Japan
I began my trip to Kyoto by visiting some of its most famous sights, the Imperial Palace, Philosopher’s Walk,…
Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo, Japan
After spending the previous day in Shinjuku & Shibuya, I decided to get out of Tokyo & take a…
A New Year Hatsumode Visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan
It was my first day in Tokyo. It was my first day in Japan, period. On my wander from…
Miyajima Day Trip from Kyoto, Japan
While I had one more full day to spend in the Kyoto area, I opted to take a day…