Travelogues Japan

This day started right off with a bomb. When I looked at my phone in the morning after waking up, I noticed that I had received an email from Lufthansa. It stated that our...

On our second-to-last day in Kyoto, despite being tired, we woke up early to take the bus to Arashiyama after having the same breakfast as yesterday. Arashiyama is a district of...

The day started with my breakfast. Down at the buffet, there was a wide selection for breakfast. There were salads, small running rolls, sausages and bacon, as well as hot miso...

So the next day we went to the place where Nagasaki became famous: the Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Hypocenter. Just like in Hiroshima, you walk around here with a...

Sightseeing in Tokyo with a lot of rain. We started in Shinjuku, where the Japanese government buildings are located. You can ride up to the 45th floor of both towers for free....

The causeway to Enoshima

Today, we made our first stop in the Akihabara district. This district is the heart of the Japanese electronics trade as well as a paradise for fans of video games and manga -...

The national park

Today we went to the city hall again. I went there with Sabrina, another German who is also doing a working holiday and works at the hostel. She was glad that I was there...

A day after my mom and sister left again, I started my next trip right away and flew to Japan for 5 days to experience the beautiful cherry blossom season. The first day in...

Our journey started well, except for Deutsche Bahn. Luckily, we only had to change platforms once and there were no cancellations. Checking in our luggage was quick and the...

Kamakura is located on the coast of Japan, along the Pacific. The beach offered a lovely view and one could dip their feet in the water. From the beach, a beautiful path leads...

Today, we have something homemade on the table. Spaghetti feels almost like home cooking in Japan. You can definitely tell by the prices that ingredients like tomatoes and peppers...

Today I tried a place that offers good and affordable food. At Matsuya near Ueno Park, I treated myself to a small menu for 650¥ (~3.50€). It included a small miso soup and a bowl...

...Und ein bisschen Kirschblüten war natürlich auch am Start 😉

14.4 Here was my breakfast bento: The filling was bonito flakes and cheese 173Yen This was a spontaneous thing on the way to university. I can recommend it more than the...

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March 31, 2024 Ishigaki I had no particular goal in Ishigaki. So I went on a city walk. I bought things at two markets that looked appetizing and that I wanted to try. The...

When I arrived in Nago, I asked myself whether I was ready for a city again. But Nago turned out to be a really wonderful decision. After I was able to enjoy fish in an Iakaya...

Stunning. Everything is crazy. My first Yukata with Obi. This is the 'summer kimono' and it is made of lightweight cotton, making it easier to wash than a silk garment. Free...

On the penultimate day in Tokyo, our goal was the largest anime store in the world. We took the not-so-crowded train to Ikebukuro, and upon arrival, we found ourselves in a huge...

We wait for a long time at the gates of the Imperial Palace. With 70 other visitors, we are allowed to enter the outer area of the palace through the gate. We are led past the...

Hello Shinjuku!

After another amazing breakfast in Kanazawa, we went straight from the hotel to the train station and then took the Shinkansen to Tokyo. I slept well during the journey and...

The breakfast in Kanazawa was the best of the entire trip. The Japanese often eat warm breakfast, so there is usually little that we know from breakfast in Europe, like bread or...

Our journey takes us to Nakadaki Art Village in Isumi. Unlike Tokyo, it is a vibrant natural environment. We are able to stay in our own hut here and feel protected among the...

Another special feature of the city of Yamanouchi is that there is a group of macaque monkeys living here who have made it a habit to bathe in the hot springs. The monkeys use...

A street in Gion - the historic district of Kyoto

Takayama is located west of the Japanese Alps. About a 90-minute bus ride away is Kamikochi, a valley in the middle of the northern Alps. This area is part of the Chubu Sangaku...

A cute 'teahouse'