Our AirBnB in Nikko had very few rooms and offered an amazing Onsen (hot natural spring water) bath and delicious dinner/breakfast made by the owner himself
Our AirBnB in Nikko had very few rooms and offered an amazing Onsen (hot natural spring water) bath and delicious dinner/breakfast made by the owner himself
The Toshogi shrine is the biggest in Japan, and is already very crowded as soon as it opens. Many japanese pupils come here with their teachers to learn more about Japan's history
The abyss of Nikko is peaceful and somewhat spooky. Beware of the bears, there are many in the Japanese mountains!
The imperial villa was stunning for the day of the peak of red / yellow leaves in Nikko
A quick lunch on an abandoned train in the mountains!
Two old grandparents cooked for us in this incredible soba shop lost in time. The autumn leaves are still shining on the way!
Learnt everything about wasabi!
Walked around the impressive castle of Matsumoto. We also visited a miso paste production facility and had our first ramen!