This Sunday we left Kusatsu and I followed the Hokuriku line to Nagano. The former Olympic town in the mountains is famous for its soba noodles and a historic temple.
Japan 2017/18 Day 9: Kusatsu and Nagano
Japan 2017/18 Day 8: Kusatsu Onsen
It’s half time of my trip. Spending a night in the Onsen town Kusatsu in Gunma prefecture I had a relaxing stay with friends from Tokyo. The water from the natural hot spring is used in many ways here besides for bathing.
Japan 2017/18 Days 6/7: Hirafu and Sapporo
The last two days we were skiing in the biggest resort of Niseko and I eventually left Hokkaido via Sapporo.
Japan 2017/18 Days 4/5: Skiing in Niseko
Happy New Year! The first three days in Tokyo were great and with the start of the new year it is time to do something very different. In the last two days I flew to Hokkaido and went skiing in
Japan 2017/18 Day 3: Comiket and Shopping again
The last day of the year I visited the Comiket again and did more shopping in the evening. Finally, we welcomed the new year at midnight in Shibuya.
Japan 2017/18 Day 2: Comiket, Odaiba and Shopping
On day two I visited the Comiket for the first time, saw a firework display and enjoyed some ‚B-class‘ cuisine.
Japan 2017/18 Day 1: Arrival, Shibuya and Nakano
An eventful first day in Japan has concluded. I went for shopping in Shibuya after a long flight and had a great dinner party with friends.
Japan 2018 – Itinerary Update
In less than one week I will be sitting in a plane heading to Tokyo. For the fourth time I set off to a journey to explore this country full of tradition, technology and culinary experiences.
Japan 2018 Trip Itinerary – Visiting Japan in Winter
My next trip to Japan is coming up! And while I am still in the middle of planning I would like to give you an idea of what my plans look like for my fourth journey to the Eastern country. Compared to my previous trips it will be cold for sure. This time I will spend 16 days in Japan, departing shortly after Christmas.
5 Years Japan ✈🇯🇵
These days, five years ago, I ventured on my first trip to Japan. Looking back, it was one of the best travels I did so far and I am looking forward to plan my next trip to Japan at the end of the year.