Having completed our incredible journey through Kyushu, we felt a mix of nostalgia and excitement. The past two weeks had been filled...

Today, I had a whole day appointment with Uchimura Sensei, my kimono dressing teacher from Reiwajuku ( https://reiwajuku.jp ). Having...

We arrived in Fukuoka, marking the final destination of our Kyushu trip. Hakata was already in full Christmas mode, more luminous and...

After breakfast, we headed back to Yufuin to board the famous 'Yufuin no Mori' train. Our final destination for the day was Fukuoka,...

The morning dawned cold but beautifully sunny at KAI Aso. We immediately soaked in the open-air bath, savoring the luxurious opportunity...

Today, we returned to KAI after nearly a week of experiencing different styles of accommodations. Once again, we were impressed. Nestled...

Our journey then took us to Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater, one of the main reasons for our Kyushu trip. The panorama road leading there was...

We started our day with a buffet breakfast. Strangely enough, I opted for a European-style breakfast with croissants, eggs, sausages, and...

After the memorable and adventurous experience in Yakushima, we are now back to the mainland. It was around 12:30 we landed. We...

We woke up early this morning, eager to start our adventure. After a quick breakfast, we headed to Kagoshima Airport, driving through...

We woke up to a beautiful sunrise, visible through the large window in our room. Watching the dark sky gradually turn red and then...

We arrived at KAI Kirishima, yet another stylish hotel that we instantly loved. The view from our room was like a painting—truly...

We started the day very slowly, enjoying the leisurely pace of the morning. As we strolled along the river and wandered through the city,...

On the way to Kagoshima, we made a brief stop at Nita-toge Pass Lookout Deck. Unfortunately, a fog covered the view, but we still...

We started our day with an early morning soak in the open-air bath. The contrast of the hot bath against the crisp, cold November air was...

We arrived at KAI Unzen, another stylish hotel. The decor is inspired by the lava and steam of the region, reflecting the natural beauty...

Today, we are heading to Unzen. Our first stop was Ukiha Inari Jinja. With its 90 torii gates stretching from the foothills to the...

Yufuin, shrouded in mist, exudes an ethereal charm. We attempted a morning walk to catch a glimpse of the city cloaked in mist, but it...

We arrived at KAI Yufuin,  once again early in the afternoon. This establishment is nestled in the middle of nowhere, yet even more...

Around 6:00 AM, when I opened my eyes still in bed, I was stunned by a beautiful scene through the large window. The sun was about to...