Undoubtedly Mt Fuji is the famous symbol of Japan. The snow capped mountain is picturesque and stunningly beautiful whichever angle you see it or time of the year you view it. Aside from its magnificent view, it is highest mountain in Japan, and most people put this as the top of their bucket list of …
Where to stay in Shirakawago, Gifu : Shirakawago Guesthouse Kei
Primarily location is my main reason to choose for an accommodation. Finding a place is Shirakawago during winter is challenging of you choose to get closer to the tourist spots. But my predicament was solve, just walking distance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guesthouse Kei is is your next best thing when plan stay …
Is JR Kyushu Discovery Rail Pass Worth it?
On my recent travel to Kyushu, I took advantage of the JR Kyushu Discovery Rail Pass. It is a kind of pass that allows you get on and off freely. It covers local and rapid trains operated by JR Kyushu. It also includes the popular limited express trains, tourist trains, and even the Shinkansen. Where to buy …
Where to stay in Toyohashi City, Aichi : Just Inn Premium
Convenience is one of my decision factor when I choose a hotel whenever I visited a place. It should be walking distance or within a kilometer from a nearby train station. Just Inn Premium was a perfectly description when I select my accommodation in Toyohashi City. It’s just 3-5 minutes away from the Toyohashi station …
Interesting Places in Toyohashi City
Have you heard about the City of Toyohashi? If the answer is no, then probably none of your friends or within circles had talk about this port city. Toyohashi City is located on the southeastern part of Aichi prefecture. It is surrounded sea (pacific ocean) and verdant mountains. Toyohashi keeps its Japanese tradition in tact …
Getting Closer with Mt. Fuji on a Shinkansen Ride
Have you seen Mt. Fuji up close on train ride? I never had seen Mt. Fuji ever this close when I had my first ride of Shinkansen in 2017. I am always obsessed each time I saw photos or videos seeing Fujisan from a bullet train. Last February on my winter trip to Gifu, I …
Konichiwa World!
Konichiwa minasan! I’m Joey of PinoyGaijin Travels. I’m had been doing travelogues for many years and just recently focus on doing more about Japan. This blog documents my incessant journeys of all 47 prefectures of Japan. As of this writing, I had visited the 32 out of 47 prefectures. Each prefecture is unique and never …