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If the iconic image of Mount Fuji, emerging between a frame of cherry blossoms, pops into your mind when you think of Japan, as it did for me, then Hakone is the place for you. Hakone is a mountainous resort town, about two hours from Tokyo by rail. Nestled along the shore of Lake Ashi, … Read more
Top tips on staying in a Japanese ryokan as a single female traveler
I discovered a beautiful irony while traveling alone through Japan. Solo travel in Japan, it’s really something incredible. Despite the country’s reputation for innovation, robots, and the latest in everything high-tech, it’s the perfect place in which you can relax, unwind, and collect your thoughts. Contrast can be found almost anywhere; the lightning speed of … Read more
How to visit an onsen as a solo female traveler How to visit an onsen in Japan as a single female traveler- Visiting an onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs bath, is a rite of passage when in Japan. The culture of soaking in an onsen is quintessentially Japanese, and is a relaxing and restorative … Read more