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Hotel Urashima – The Ultimate Onsen Experience in Wakayama
If there is an onsen (温泉)/hot spring experience not to be missed in Japan, Hotel Urashima (浦島ホテル) would be one such candidate. This resort is located at the sleepy town of Nachi-Katsuura (那智勝浦) in Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県) which is known for its oranges and the scenic Nachi Taisha (那智大社). Wanna know more about this unique onsen experience? Stick around then as I will cover our stay at Hotel Urashima. Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. If you book after clicking on one of these links then I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Background A Little Info About Nachi-Katsuura Nachi-Katsuura (那智勝浦) is a small coastal…
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Seaside Momochi – A Complete Guide to Fukuoka’s Seaside Getaway
Fukuoka (福岡) features a variety of relaxing destinations; one such being Seaside Momochi (シーサイドももち). While Japanese cities aren’t exactly known for their beaches, Fukuoka is one exception and it is not just the beach, but also for its beautiful coastline sceneries. The site was once developed by the local authorities in order to host the Asia-Pacific Exposition Exhibition happened in 1989. Local authorities proceeded with the project to develop one of Japan’s largest man-made beaches. And the result is a stunningly beautiful waterfront area; featuring a variety of attractions including a beach area, museums, libraries and an observatory tower. Today, I shall introduce one of Fukuoka’s attractive sites for stunning…