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10 Close-Up Spots to Seek the Best View of Mt. Fuji (and how to get to them)

March 13, 2023January 18, 2023

There are already as many “best views of Mount Fuji” LISTS as there are claimed best places to see Mt. Fuji. Personally, I don’t think any single one is best, but for this list, I have focused on the best places to see Mount Fuji if you want a good chance to ACTUALLY SEE Mt. …

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

January 8, 2023February 28, 2018

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 …