Norikura
I stumbled upon the picturesque region of Norikura by chance. It draws many Japanese tourists looking to hike to the summit of Mount Norikura ……
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Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Kinosaki Onsen
I made a quick round trip to Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Kinosaki Onsen. I gave myself a week to get back to Kyoto for the main celebrations…
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Mount Fuji
Nearby, Oshino and The Sacred Eight Ponds made a wonderful place to unwind with direct views of Mount Fuji from my room.
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Charyn Canyon – Kazakhstan
Charyn Canyon – Kazakhstan – is well worth the three hour ride from Almaty. There are several bus per day to and from the edge of the canyon.
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Big Almaty Lake
Big Almaty Lake is a short distance from the city and a wonderful way to spend some time in the mountains and countryside of Kazakhstan.
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Returning to Kazakhstan
Almaty makes travelling easy – it is a peaceful city and a modern day oasis and travel hub. The Soviet built metro is fun, experimental, and outlandish.
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The Pamir Highway – Entering Kyrgyzstan
Ten days following the M41, or The Pamir Highway, and finally we entered Kyrgyzstan for the last step of the journey to Osh.
