Nikko not only hosts the spectacular World Heritage shrine where you can see the original see-no-evil-hear-no-evil-speak-no-evil monkeys, it’s home to two only-in-Japan theme parks. One invites you to wander around an authentically recreated samurai village dressed as the period character of your choice, watch courtesan parades and solve a ninja maze. The other is anContinueContinue reading “Nikko”
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Odawara
You don’t have to spend big bucks and hours on the bullet train to see one of the top castles in Japan and learn what it was like to live like a samurai lord. Odawara is an easy day trip from Tokyo! And if you play your cards right, you can also enjoy side quests,ContinueContinue reading “Odawara”
Jonelle Patrick writes about Japan 