Himeji, Takeda, Kobe
Three day trip to the grandest (and whitest) castle in Japan, a castle in the sky (Laputa), surprise finds in the country, and a return trip to Kobe!
Kofu, Katsunuma, Shosenkyo
Three day trip to Kofu, Katsunuma, and Shosenkyo! Small city touring, Japan’s best wine country, and a nice scenic walk through the gorge!
San Francisco
A great 10-day trip to San Francisco! My favorite city to come back to as well as the rest of the Bay Area.
Fuji Yoshida Fire Festival
A one-day bus tour to see the Fuji Yoshida Fire Festival!
Fuji Lakes & Fuji-Q Amusement Park
Car touring the lakes and attractions surrounding Mt. Fuji and getting our thrills at the awesome Fuji-Q amusement park!
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Shirakawago
Two-day HIS bus tour on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Shirakawago! Hida beef, rest stops, old villages, Japan’s sound of music, snow corridors, and great scenery all around!
Towadako, Oirase & Hirosaki
Quick 5-day trip up North to Lake Towada and Hirosaki! Surviving the sickness, relaxing walks by the lake, short hike through Oirase Gorge, and cherry blossoms in Hirosaki by the castle!
Okinawa Islands Part 2
Final days 4 and 5 – Return to Naha, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Shuri Castle, Naha Kokusai Dori, and Don Quijote International Shopping Street!
Okinawa Islands Part 1
First trip to Okinawa! First 3 of 5 days spent on Ishigaki – public markets, kayaking, Shiraho Sunday market, Tamatorizaki lookout, Mt. Nosoko, Hirakubo Lighthouse, shave ice, Akaishi, star gazing, limestone caves, Banno Park skyline, Yaimamura Village, Kabira Bay glass bottom boats, Yaeyama Palm Tree grove, and Yonehara beach!
Cambodia Part 2
Days 4-6 in Cambodia – Floating village of Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap Lake, crocodile meat, temples, artisan markets, Apsara show, and borrowing a police motorbike!
Cambodia Part 1
First three days in Cambodia – Budget airline woes, Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom, Victory Gate, Angkor Thom, Terrace of Elephant, Leper King, Ba Phuon, Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, Banteay Srei, and night markets!
Nozawa Onsen
3 day trip to Nozawa Onsen Ski area! My favorite ski place in Japan so far!