March 2023 EAST IZU Izu is another popular resort area in Kanto. In Spring, there are many people come here to watch the Sakura trees along the river. On the way to East Izu, you must pass Odawara. It is a good place for eating seafoods. Although the traffic at the east side is heavier… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Peninsula
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(Japan) Miura Peninsula
Feb. 2023 Miura Peninsula is a very special place. Even though it is near Tokyo, within the densely populated Kanagawa prefecture, it is like a quick escape from the urban areas. Here you can find so much nature and sceneries that you can hardly believe. EAST MIURA Coming from eastern side of Miura, I usually… Continue reading (Japan) Miura Peninsula
(Japan) Izu Islands – Hachijojima
Hot Spring Trip (Dec. 11-14, 2022) There are several islands near Tokyo, called “Izu Islands“, that are accessible by large passenger ships, high-speed jet ferries, or short flights. I have already visited two of the Izu Islands (Oshima and Miyakejima) within one year, and both of them were unique and different. I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Hachijojima
(Japan ) Mt Fuji – Kawaguchiko
Cycling @ Sengen Park & Lake Kawaguchiko (Nov.27, 2022) It was a sunny warm Autumn day, we decided to take my bicycles to Mt. Fuji for a day ride. We visited the popular Arakurayama Sengen Park. The view of Sengen Shrine in front of Mt. Fuji and Autumn trees were indeed amazing. It was very… Continue reading (Japan ) Mt Fuji – Kawaguchiko
(Japan) Izuminomori Park in Yamato
Jogging @ Yamato Park Izuminomori (Nov. 2022) Recently, I found a large, quiet, peaceful and natural park at remote area of Yamato city of Yokohama, Kanagawa. It is called “Izumi-no-mori“(meaning, the woods of fountain). It is about 2.5km one round, with natural ponds, rivers, woods, trails, watermill, as well as a few traditional farmhouses, shop,… Continue reading (Japan) Izuminomori Park in Yamato
(Japan) Nishizawa Gorge
Trekking @ Nishizawa Gorge (Nov. 5, 2022) Nishizawa Gorge, also called Nishizawa keikoku, is one of the popular places in Kanto region of Japan to enjoy Autumn leaves. We were lucky enough to visit there at the best time this year. The view was indeed breath-takingly beautiful. We took the easiest trekking route at the… Continue reading (Japan) Nishizawa Gorge
(Japan) Aomori to Kanagawa
Cycling in Tohoku, from Aomori to Kanagawa (Aug 6-17, 2022) Tohoku Region, also called Northeast Japan, is a region where I had seldom stepped foot on. I only knew it to full of mountainous areas, and fishing villages along the east coast. It is traditionally not as well-developed or popular as Kanto, Kansai, or Kyoshu… Continue reading (Japan) Aomori to Kanagawa
(Japan) Izu Islands – Miyakejima
Cycling & Dolphin Swim @ Miyakejima (Jul 29-Aug 2, 2022) There are several volcanic islands in Tokyo Prefecture, usually called the Izu Islands. They are accessible by Passenger Ships, high-speed jets or aircrafts, in a matter of hours, quite convenience to visit from Tokyo area. This time, my family decided to visit Miyakejima for summer… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Miyakejima
(Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
It was a warm, sunny weekend (above 0degC), we decided to wake up early, drove to Okutama area, took the cable car (MitakeTozan Railway), passed by Mitake Shrine, and hiked up to Mt. Mitake. It was a bit icy at some areas, had to use the crampons, but the route was quite flat. It looked… Continue reading (Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
(Japan) Sankeien (Dec 4, 2021)
It was a sunny & warm weekend in winter, so I’ve cycled to Sankeien in Yokohama. It is inside the town, and very easy to access. Opened in 1906, Sankeien Garden is an expansive 175,000 m2 garden featuring gorgeous ponds, streams, undulating paths, and even many historic buildings. Sankeien Garden was designed and built by… Continue reading (Japan) Sankeien (Dec 4, 2021)