A day in Odaiba

by Elisha | Jun 19, 2015 | Japan

Our ninth day in Japan fell on Culture Day, (Bunka No Hi) a national holiday to celebrate freedom and peace and showcase culture, the arts and achievements. The day is celebrated with cultural parades, festivals and award ceremonies. As great as it would have been to...

Busy day in Tokyo with a toddler

by Elisha | Jun 17, 2015 | Japan

We had a busy day in Tokyo with our toddler. It started at the crazy Tsukiji market and then onto the Sony building in Ginza. From there we got the subway to Shibuya, Harajuku and back to Shinjuku. It’s fair to say we were all pretty tired but we had a great day...

Two nights in Takayama

by Elisha | Jun 15, 2015 | Japan

During our first trip to Japan we spent two nights in Takayama, in between Kyoto and Tokyo. It is a city in Gifu prefecture, located in Japan’s mountain region. It has a beautifully preserved old town that allows you to see how Japan once was. Getting to and...

Self drive to Shirakawa-go

by Elisha | Jun 12, 2015 | Driving trips, Japan

Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Japan. We had a rental car and drove to Shirakawa-go to view the famous historical farmhouses.  Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing through them earns us a...

Staying in a Takayama ryokan with a toddler

by Elisha | Jun 11, 2015 | Japan

Are you wondering about staying in a Japanese ryokan with a toddler? We felt a little unsure about it too, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. Disclaimer: links in this post are affiliate. Purchasing through them will earn us a small commission at no extra...

Driving to Inuyama Castle

by Elisha | Jun 10, 2015 | Driving trips, Japan

After getting our rental car, we were on the road and driving to Inuyama Castle.  Kyoto to Nagoya We weighed up the options of how to get to Kyoto Station from The Citadines with all our luggage. It was a weekday morning. The subway was out of the question with 2...