Nara City's proximity to Osaka and Kyoto makes it a popular day trip destination. However, spending only a couple of hours here is not nearly enough to fully experience its magic.
Spending a night or two will give you enough time to wander through the park full of deer, explore Naramachi, visit the magnanimous Daibutsu, admire the pagoda at KÅfuku-ji temple, and even find peace at Kasuga Taisha shrine.
Not only will this guide take you on a journey across Nara, but we'll also highlight the best neighborhoods and accommodations available in the region.
Hakodate is a beautiful city on the southern tip of Hokkaido. It holds the unique characteristic of being like a gateway to Hokkaido. This port city is the last stop on the Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) line, via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, and the first stop on the train network for onward travel into Hokkaido.
Here's all you need to know about where to stay in Hakodate on your next trip.
Main image: PIXTA