Have you been?
Since I'm asking GPT to help with this translation, there may be some exaggerations.
Hi there!
I might not be very helpful on this site in general, but I can definitely assist you with your travel plans!
Believe it or not, I was born in Kobe, raised in Kyoto, and now live in Nara!
So, I'd like to introduce you to some recommended spots around the Kansai area.
First, Kyoto.
As you probably know, Kyoto is rich in history and has countless temples and shrines.
Honestly, there are just too many to choose from, so I’ll go ahead and personally recommend two: Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
You might already know them, but Kiyomizu-dera boasts a history of over 1,200 years and is a World Heritage site. Not only is the temple itself magnificent, but the view from there is absolutely beautiful.
The other is Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
It’s the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan and is dedicated to the fox deity.
The shrine itself is beautiful, but what I personally recommend is the Senbon Torii ("Thousand Torii Gates").
Just like the name suggests, hundreds of bright red torii gates are lined up in rows, and you can walk through them.
Note: In the photos, it looks like a serene path lined with gorgeous torii gates, but in reality, it’s crowded with tourists, almost like rush hour! I recently took a stroll there and honestly, it was full of international tourists — I barely saw any Japanese people there! (laughs)
Next is Nara.
When it comes to sightseeing in Nara, Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a must-see.
Kasuga Taisha is located right next to Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple, so you can visit the famous Great Buddha of Nara and meet the adorable deer that bow to visitors, all in the same area.
I also have a few recommendations for Osaka and Kobe, but if you let me know more about what kind of trip you're planning, I can give you even more detailed advice.
Feel free to reply anytime!
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I'm still debating whether I should go to Kobe since my time in each major city is somewhat limited.
To answer the question, the gist of the trip is in a comment I made earlier here
Feel free to recommend places you like yourself and I'll probably try to fit most if not all into my plans :D
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Sounds like a lot of fun! I hope you have a great trip! =)
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Have a good trip from now :)
I'm planning to go to Japan too. Maybe with South Korea.
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I went to SK last year, so so beautiful! I heavily recommend allocating some time for a small flight to Jeju / a few days in Busan.
Seoul was amazing and I spent most of my time there (lots to explore!) but the vibes in Jeju and Busan are just so different, people are extremely friendly, seafood is amazing and such good weather around this time of year :)
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thank you again for the nonos and the giveaway train.
hope you have an enjoyable trip in japan, make sure u eat your fill of sashimi, sushi, ramen, udon, soba, bento, donburi, curry, tempura, yakitori, onigiri, shabu shabu, etc etc etc ! :)
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Will do! I'll be like Kirby the entire trip XD
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Hope you have a wonderful and fulfilling trip! Never been overseas myself so no helpful recommendations from me but heartfelt thanks for the puzzles and giveaways, cheers and safe travels!🧳
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Hello SG friends, I am doing a solo trip to Japan in the middle of May and will return near the end of June!
I'll be visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka (obviously) and Sapporo as well as doing some day trips for Hiroshima, Otaru, Nara, Mt. Fuji, Jigokudani Monkey Park and Kamakura. I will be trying to have a healthy blend of city life and and nature exploration and also trying out as many types of food I can :D
For any users familiar with Japan through their own experience, whether local or from your own trips, feel more than free to leave any tips, suggestions or even warnings and things to avoid you can think of XD
As I'll be abroad, I probably won't have much time (if at all) to make giveaways or honestly do anything else on here but will be back relatively soon, I'll make my group giveaways beforehand to end near when I get back and also leave you with a pretty easy nonogram followed by a few more carts and a more difficult nono before the final carts, enjoy :P
Edit: Holy crap, thanks all for the well wishes and the tips / recs!
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