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Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain
Kyoto / Mountain / Sports and Fitness

Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain

Posted on: February 21, 2024July 30, 2025

For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!

Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama) is Kyoto’s best hidden gem
Arashiyama / Kyoto / Mountain / Travel

Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama) is Kyoto’s best hidden gem

Posted on: January 9, 2024July 30, 2025

Nestled in the forests of Mt. Arashiyama is a highly underrated attraction known as Iwatayama Monkey Park, a Kyoto classic!

Hiking up Kyoto’s Mt. Kisen offers a spiritual getaway
Kyoto / Mountain / Sports and Fitness

Hiking up Kyoto’s Mt. Kisen offers a spiritual getaway

Posted on: October 30, 2023July 30, 2025

Mt. Kisen, otherwise known as “Kisenyama” by the Japanese, is a beautiful mountain forest that takes its hikers on a journey like no other.

The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)
Kyoto / Mount Fuji / Mountain

The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)

Posted on: October 6, 2023July 30, 2025

Japan is a mountainous region by nature, its tallest being Mt. Fuji at 3,776 meters. Here are 5 amazing mountain views that aren’t Mt. Fuji.

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel / Uji

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture

Posted on: September 26, 2023July 30, 2025

The Kyoto prefecture is considered Japan’s place of natural scenic beauty. Here are my top 5 locations of natural beauty in Kyoto!

5 awesome things to do in Hakone
Hakone / Mountain / Travel

5 awesome things to do in Hakone

Posted on: August 17, 2023July 29, 2025

Nestled between mountains and forests and home to the infamous volcano of the same name, here are 5 awesome things to do in Hakone!

5 reasons Kitakyushu is the most underrated city in Japan
Kitakyushu / Mountain / Travel

5 reasons Kitakyushu is the most underrated city in Japan

Posted on: June 27, 2023July 29, 2025

Without a doubt, Kitakyushu is the most naturally beautiful city I’ve ever seen in Japan, if not the world. Here are 5 reasons why that is.

Journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park, walking along Kitakyushu’s coast
Kitakyushu / Park

Journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park, walking along Kitakyushu’s coast

Posted on: June 26, 2023July 29, 2025

Kitakyushu has all the natural beauty I long for in Japan. Mountains, forests, and sea come together on this journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park.

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