One of the absolute highlights of visiting Japan is the incredible food. Here’s all the essential information you need to know about making restaurant reservations in Japan.| Delightful Travel Notes
While you certainly don't need a huge budget to enjoy Japan, it is such a unique country that there are certain things that are definitely worth the splurge.| Delightful Travel Notes
One of the most frequently recommended experiences for travelers in Japan is tea ceremony. In my opinion, not everyone will enjoy the experience. Find out if it's for you in this travel guide.| Delightful Travel Notes
Comprehensive guide: what is goshuin, why collect it and how to ask for one. As you travel in Japan, you may encounter a unique practice that beautifully combines spirituality, calligraphy, and the joy of collection: the tradition of goshuin.| Delightful Travel Notes
The cuisine of Kyoto is a reflection of the city's rich cultural heritage, seasonal rhythms, and its reverence for balance and subtlety. You will find the list of must-try local Kyoto specialties along with our recommended restaurants in this guide.| Delightful Travel Notes
Arashiyama has much more to offer than the bamboo forest. Here's a self-guided walking tour that will take you through many serene parts of Arashiyama as well as the popular spots.| Delightful Travel Notes
Konchi-in is a sub-temple of the larger Nanzen-ji complex in Kyoto. This temple packs a lot to see in its compact space, and the best part is it is not over-visited as the more famous and crowded sites in the city.| Delightful Travel Notes
One day is obviously not enough to fully explore Himeji or Kobe, but it is possible to do a combined day-trip from Osaka as they are not far away. In this post, we will share the itinerary we took and provide visiting tips.| Delightful Travel Notes