Hirosaki
Hirosaki is a small and peaceful city in the far north of Japan’s main island, Honshu. The intact seventeenth century castle and its splendid gardens are major attractions for visitors.
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The Three Sacred Mountains
Dewa Sanzan are The Three Sacred Mountains … an area of great spiritual importance for the Japanese and is a place of pilgrimage
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Kurobe Gorge
The Kurobe Gorge cuts through the spectacular mountain scenery of the Northern Japanese Alps. Its river flows out into the Toyama Bay in northern Japan.
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The Nakasendo Trail
The Nakasendo Trail was established during the Edo Period connecting Kyoto to Edo (Tokyo). It was one of five national routes.
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Returning to Japan
My first journey to Japan was in 2014. It left such a strong impression that I decided to return the following summer….
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Gyeongju National Park
The Gyeongju National Park offers the opportunity to enjoy an abundant variety of trees and shrubs, stunning mountain views, glorious statues, and regenerative streams.
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Gyeongju
Gyeongju is steeped in ancient history, and its most recognisable sites are the tumuli or burial mounds of the kings and queens of the Silla Kingdom.
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Daegu
Daegu is the fourth largest city in South Korea. It is renowned for its medicine market which dates back to the 16th century.
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Seoul
Seoul is perhaps best recognised for its bright lights, modern architecture, and large-scale apartment complexes. Modern street art flourishes……
