It is possible to travel to Mount Koya using your Japan Rail Pass , but the journey will be somewhat slower than described in the next section. The itinerary is as follows: Take the JR Kuroshio train from Shin-Osaka Station to Wakayama Station. The journey will last about 1 hour. Note: Shin-Osaka is not Osaka…
Read MoreMount Koya, in the Kansai region , has become a popular destination for tourists visiting Japan. This religious area nestled in remote mountains and surrounded by forests is an amazing place that you can easily reach from Osaka or Kyoto with your Japan Rail Pass. We tell you everything you need to know about Koyasan…
Read MoreIt is one of the most wonderful things to do in Kyoto. Whether it’s your first time here or you’ve been before, the Fushimi-Inari Shrine is a must-see . The thousands of torii gates , with their intense vermilion red color, stand at the end of the shrine and open to lead you to the…
Read MoreMany travelers ask us: what to do in Kyoto? Well, if you plan to spend a week in Japan, three days in Tokyo and three days in Kyoto are perfect for discovering the two capitals of Japan: the traditional and the modern. We present you this guide with the best of Kyoto to enjoy with…
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