[Hotel Review] Nikko Astraea Hotel in Oku-Nikko - Nikko National Park

Ready for skiing. In the background: Nikko Astraea Hotel During a recent trip to Nikko we had the pleasure of staying a night at …

Nikko: A Cross Country Skiing Experience in Oku-Nikko

Although Japan is most known for downhill skiing (you can check out all my blogposts about skiing in Japan here ) there are some …

Sightseeing in Nikko: A Visit to the World Heritage listed Toshogu Shrine (東照宮)

Japan has numerous hidden gems outside the so-called “golden route” stretching from the ancient capital of Kyoto to the bustling …