What to See in Matsushima Bay, Japan
Matsushima Bay, Japan is famous for its pine-clad scenic islands and beautiful temples. Take a cruise and explore sights like Fukuurajima Island.
Matsushima Bay, Japan is famous for its pine-clad scenic islands and beautiful temples. Take a cruise and explore sights like Fukuurajima Island.
Miyagi’s capital city of Sendai, Japan is beautiful for hanami cherry blossom viewing, visiting Sendai Castle and Zuihoden and a day trip to Matsushima Bay.
Come for the Kobe beef, stay for the Ropeway, Nunobiki Herb Garden, and the hike to Nunobiki Falls, all near the Shin-Kobe station.
The photogenic Himeji Castle is Japan’s largest castle and worthy of a half day trip from Kyoto or wherever your travels may take you next.
Sophisticated and serene, Kyoto takes visitors back to old Japan in its Zen temples and mountaintop pilgrimages.
It’s like if Blade Runner was happy. And had amazing street food.
We spent a half day in Nara, Japan visiting temples and getting mobbed by deer in Nara Park.
Hot springs, old shrines and black eggs (!) make Hakone an excellent cultural getaway in Japan.
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