Review: Senami Onsen Hotel Premium Shiomiso
After walking around the Japanese town of Murakami, I headed to the seaside area Senami Onsen for a stay at Hotel Premium Shiomiso to relax.
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Exploring the Quiet in Murakami, Japan
On the way between Yamagata and Niigata, I stopped in the seaside town of Murakami, a small town known for salmon and onsen.
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Traveling Through Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture is not a popular tourist destination in Japan, but it’s worth adding to an itinerary to experience the food and culture.
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Dining on Sashimi & Ramen in Niigata, Japan
Niigata may not be on many travel itineraries through Japan, but dining in this small city makes it worth a visit.
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Free Bike Rides in Sakata, Japan
On a day in Sakata, Japan, I took a free rental bike to see some sights in the seaside town, including the Ken Domon Photography Museum.
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Ryokan Stay in Tsuruoka, Japan
A stay at Yutagawa Onsen Tsukasaya Ryokan in Tsuruoka, Japan. A small ryokan serving local cuisine and sake.
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On a Hiking Pilgrimage to Mt. Haguro
On the second day in Japan, I took a hiking pilgrimage to the temple at Mt. Haguro, one of the stops that makes up Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata.
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Best Solo Travel Destinations
There are a lot of great places to travel on your own. Here are some of my favorite solo travel destinations.
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Farm-to-Table Tours in Japan’s Only UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Enjoy a seasonal dinner at Japan’s premier organic farm-to-table restaurant NAA Farmer’s Restaurant in Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
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In Search of Traditional Japanese Food in Tokyo
For my fourth time in Tokyo, I sought out the best Japanese food I could. Sure, I’d visit places I hadn’t previously seen, but food was the priority.
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Wandering the Streets of Tokyo
Tokyo is a wanderer’s city–there is a seemingly endless number of neighborhoods in which to disembark a train and stroll.
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The Streets of Osaka, Japan
As I wander through cities, I sometimes try to take in too much at once. The sights, sounds, smells of a city are what give me a sense of place.
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Watching the Sunset Over Tō-Ji in Kyoto
Before setting out to Kyoto with my limited itinerary, I read that the sunset was beautiful around Tō-Ji, Eastern Temple. Or maybe I read that it was meant for sunrise, but I wasn’t about to wake up that early.
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Wandering Through Castles in Kyoto
A long walk through Kyoto, Japan, to reach Nijo Castle to see the Tokugawa Shogun residence and gardens.
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Finding Nature in Tokyo at Mt. Mitake
As the weather cooled in autumn, I searched for new outdoor activities around Tokyo–it was almost late October and the foliage was beginning to change with the season.
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