This Way to Tottori
Wind-sculpted and ever-changing, the Tottori Sand Dunes are a natural wonder that feels completely out of place in Japan. That’s what makes them so intriguing, and perhaps worthy of a detour.
Chugoku
Articles about destinations in the Chugoku region
Assessing the JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass
The JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass is a rail pass that allows foreign tourists unlimited travel in the Kansai region (and a few neighboring prefectures) for five consecutive days. It’s similar to the Kansai Area Pass, but offers a wider coverage area.
This Way to Miyajima
A forested sanctuary revered as sacred since ancient times, I’ve read Miyajima described as “the island where God lives”. Away from the tourist crowds, with only the occasional deer to keep me company, it wasn’t hard to see why.
This Way to Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome are the city’s most famous attractions but as I would later learn, they’re hardly the only reasons you should visit Hiroshima.