Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 778. Kiyomizu means pure water and was given the name because of the Otowa Waterfall within the grounds. Read more
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Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictFushimi Inari Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded in 711 AD. Read more
Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictRyoanji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1450. It contains one of the best examples of a dry landscape garden. Read more
Nishiki Market in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictNishiki Market, or Nishiki Ichiba in Japanese, is a narrow alley with over 100 shops and restaurants. The covered red, yellow, and green awning makes it possible to visit on rainy days and has become a symbol of the market. Read more
Japanesepod101 for Learning Japanese
/in Practical Tips /by Becki BenedictThinking about learning a few phrases before your trip to Japan? Japanesepod101 might be just what you need! There are thousands of lessons from Absolute Beginner to Advanced levels. Read more
Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictCormorant Fishing, called Ukai in Japanese, is a 1300 year old fishing technique that uses cormorant birds to catch fish. Read more
Hikone Castle
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictSeki Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonSeki, Japan is a very small town in the countryside of Gifu prefecture, just north of Nagoya city. It is most well-known for its sword manufacturing during the samurai era. Read more
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Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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