Japan

The land of the rising sun is one of Asia’s great travel destinations, from the urban delights of Tokyo and Osaka and famed temples of Kyoto to the sacred wilds of Wakayama and frozen peak of Mt. Fuji.

Eko In Koyasan: An Unforgettable Temple Stay in Koyasan in Winter

Staying at Eko In Koyasan in winter

On my recent 10-day winter trip to Japan, my plan was to not step foot in a single city, hike parts of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, one of the world’s best pilgrimages that travelers can easily embark on, and only stay in traditional minshuku, ryokan, and temples. For the latter, doing a temple stay in …

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