Category: Chugoku

4 reasons why a small onsen town Kinosaki Onsen is increasingly popular amongst foreign tourists

Back in October 2021, my husband and I visited Kinosaki Onsen (more about our road trip in the previous blog 👇🏻). https://nativeexpat.home.blog/2021/10/02/silver-week-2021-part-3-shimane-tottori-hyogo/ It was a small onsen town that offers 7 rotenburo (outdoor onsen) for free when you stay a night in the town or 1,500 yen for a day-visit to all 7 onsen. Many … Continue reading 4 reasons why a small onsen town Kinosaki Onsen is increasingly popular amongst foreign tourists →

Silver Week 2021 Part 3 – Shimane, Tottori, Hyogo

In last week’s post, I shared our silver week’s trip from Ehime to Chugoku region (western part of the main island in Japan) where we hiked up to see Matsuyama castle in Ehime prefecture, cycled the famous Shimanami Kaido, drove on Tsunoshima Ohashi which is a 3km long bridge that connects the main island and … Continue reading Silver Week 2021 Part 3 – Shimane, Tottori, Hyogo →

Silver Week 2021 Part 2 – Ehime, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi

I have arrived in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture!  We caught the bus into Matsuyma city (cash only and suica/ IC cards are not accepted) and we explored the town on foot. Although many key attractions were closed to reduce the spread of covid-19, we managed to explore and get the feel of Matsuyama city. Sunday Sept … Continue reading Silver Week 2021 Part 2 – Ehime, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi →