Atami Japan: A Cute Seaside Onsen Town Near Tokyo

There are so many onsen, or hot spring, towns in Japan that have had their rise and fall in popularity throughout the years. Atami is one of Japan’s resort towns that has seen its glory days, and unfortunately moved past them (but this is part of its charm). I’m not quite sure why this cute,Continue reading “Atami Japan: A Cute Seaside Onsen Town Near Tokyo”

Japan Adventures: Staying Overnight at a Temple

Back in 2016 I learned that it was possible, at a few locations, to stay the night at a Buddhist Temple. This kind of temple lodging, called a Shukubo, was traditionally reserved for pilgrims but these days all are welcome to stay and take part in temple life. As I was already planning to goContinue reading “Japan Adventures: Staying Overnight at a Temple”