Pingxi Lantern Festival in Taiwan
All You Need to Know about Pingxi Lantern Festival, Plus Other Lantern Festivals around Taiwan | Imagine the floating lantern scene from the Disney movie Tangled. Have you ever wondered how spectacular it would be if you could “see the light” yourself just like the movie? Good news! You CAN relive a magical moment in Taiwan – at the Pingxi Lantern Festival. The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is the most popular lantern festival in Taiwan. This annual event draws thousands of travelers across the globe to a small town in Taiwan to make their wishes on paper lanterns and release them into the night sky. In this post, I will share all you need to know about the Pingxi Lantern Festival and practical tips based on my experience, as well as other famous lantern festivals in Taiwan.
Where to Stay in Japan | Traditional Ryokan Guide
This past winter when I traveled through Winter Wonderland along the Japanese Alps, I stayed in two ryokans (Kanazawa Ryokan and Takayama Ryokan). It is a unique way to immerse oneself in traditional culture and Japanese hospitality. I enjoyed the ryokan stays so much so that I would highly recommend anyone traveling to Japan staying at a ryokan at least once. Staying at a ryokan is quite different from staying at a western hotel. It helps to understand what to expect from traditional ryokan stays so there is no unpleasant surprises or embarrassing situation.
Winter in Japan | Takayama Hotel Review: Ryokan Asunaro
Ryokan Asunaro is a high-end traditional Japanse ryokan in Hida Takayama. This cozy yet luxury hotel is perfect for travelers to the Japanese Alps — also known as the Hida Mountains — to relax and recharge while experiencing Japanese hospitality at its perfection. Its state-of-art kaiseki ryori menu includes famous Takayama food such as Hida beef, Ikemori-namasu and hoda miso.
Winter in Japan | Shirakawago Winter Light Up Festival 2025
Shirakawago, Japan is a small town located in the remote Shogawa river valley in Gifu Prefecture. This small farm village tucked in the Japanese Alps is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site, featuring the ancient Gassho farmhouses. However, the historic town is the most well-known for its annual Winter Light-up Festival. Check out all you need to know about this cannot-miss festival before visiting Winter Wonderland in the Japanese Alps!
Winter in Japan | Things to Do in Toyama in One Day
My 5-day Central Japan itinerary included a day trip to Toyama from Kanazawa to Toyama in winter. In January, Toyama City turned into a cozy little winter wonderland completely covered in snow. This charming town was small enough for me to explore in one day. In this article, I’d like to share what to do in Toyama, Japan, how to get to and around Toyama, and insider tips you should know to plan your perfect Toyama itinerary.
Winter in Japan | Kanazawa Hotel Review: Sumiyoshiya Ryokan
Sumiyoshiya Ryokan is a boutique hotel located in the best area to stay in Kanazawa. This ryokan features a beautiful garden and pebbled hallway with traditional Japanese decor items. Operated by a friendly family, Sumiyoshiya provides cozy and comfortable accommodations like at home where you can experience Japanese hospitality. Best of all, this affordable Kanazawa ryokan offers an unforgettable kaiseki ryori experience.
Winter in Japan | Behind the Closed Doors of Geisha House in Kanazawa
After the slightly disappointing Kyoto Gion experience, I was super excited to learn that I can step into an authentic teahouse in Kanazawa Geisha District! Higashi Chaya has successfully preserved Japanese edo-era teahouses. These geisha houses in Kanazawa have historical and cultural significance; Kanazawa geishas still perform ceremonies and customs handed down from edo geishas.
Kanazawa Itinerary: Things to Do in Kanazawa in 2 Days
Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa prefecture on Japan’s central Honshu Island. With the historic attractions from the Edo Period, the city is one of the most visited by Japanese while it is lesser-known to international travelers. This Kanazawa Japan Guide offers all you need to know about the historic town in the Japanese Alps region.
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