Nikko and Edo Wonderland Japan

A visit to Japan is not complete without seeing the shrines and buddhist temples which were built centuries ago. Nikko is a temple city and nature park located on the north side of Tokyo, 3 hours away via train. Century old trees will welcome the tourists as they hike all the way to the temples. The cold weather and the green surrounding invite such inner peace to the wanderers.

Also,an experience of "old Japan" will unleash the curiosity of what is it like to live during the Edo or Meiji period. A visit to Edo Wonderland is a must since it is just an hour away from the Nikko Area.

Hakone, Japan

Hakone is a brand of sardines here in the Philippines =)  Little did I know that this was named after a beautiful town in Japan, around 2 hours train ride from Tokyo.

Tokyo is a metropolitan and busy area, in case you want to explore the province side of Japan, visit Hakone. I have learned about the Hakone region while doing my Japan itinerary.

The famous Mt. Fuji can be seen while touring the Hakone Region. If you plan to purchase the Hakone Free Pass, you may have unlimited usage of various modes of transportation (i.e. tozan railway, cable car, ropeway, cruiseship and tour bus). The area is a mountainous region with a beautiful view of a serene Ashi lake and the volcanic activity at the Owakudani Valley.