Category: Japan
Alasaka Day 3: Kasaan
We got off the boat in Kasaan and joined a walking tour with one of the 54 inhabitants on that Island. That young man who is a totem carver led us into the beautiful dense rain forest. He, to our surprise, joined the community… Continue Reading “Alasaka Day 3: Kasaan”
Mashiko Pottery Village
This is our second visit to the pottery village of Mashiko in the Tochigi prefecture. We have such fond memories of our first visit several years ago that we wanted to come back again.
Hiking up to the Kinunuma Marshland
Kaniyu Onsen (1320m) to Kinu-numa (2030m) // 8 km, 5 hours, 715 m altitude up and down After a complete, typical Japanese Ryokan breakfast with fish, natto and pickles (a bit too much for Philippe) and a quick morning dip in one of the… Continue Reading “Hiking up to the Kinunuma Marshland”
Kanaya Hotel (and their stolloing path)
We spent one night at the famous and traditional Kanaya Hotel in Nikko.
Extravagant Nikko
Nikko‘s temples and shrines are gold and red, shiny and extravagant – too gaudy for my taste. It reminds me of a cathedral in Florence, with every inch richly decorated and rather overwhelming.
Japan’s Unique Yuba Tofu Delicacies
Japan is a tofu lover’s paradise, with an incredible array of tofu varieties that seem limitless.
Echizen Pottery Festival
We love pottery, we even took a course some time ago, but never made anything but basic pots and cups.
Elbe Bike Route: Day 3
Usti nad Labem to Litomerice, Czech Republic, 28km Today is an easy day, only 28km to cover. We were happy to leave the busy town of Usti and go back to our quiet bike path along the river bank.
The Kyoto Trail Hike: Day 2
Kyoto Trail – Kitayama-East Day 2 Ohara to Kurama After a delicious and substantial Japanese breakfast at our B&B and a pleasant chat with a friendly owner couple, we headed for Sanzen-In, another magnificent temple in Ohara.
The Kyoto Trail Hike: Day 1
A two-day hike on the Kyoto Trail (the Kitayama East section) with my mountain buddy Sano-san. Since I have heard of this trail in Fushimi Inari a couple of years ago, the Kyoto Trail was on my hiking to do list.
Fly, Hike & Travel. 