Hiroshima
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Nara Day Trip: Temples, Deer Encounters & Kimono Dress-Up with a Local Guide
Nara, a short train ride from Kyoto, features ancient temples, serene gardens and sacred deer. A full-day itinerary explores highlights like Kōfuku-ji, Tōdai-ji’s Great Buddha, and Kasuga Taisha.
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Floating Torii and Okonomiyaki: A Day Trip to Miyajima from Hiroshima
In 2018, I explored Miyajima Island from Hiroshima, admiring Itsukushima Shrine, enjoying local okonomiyaki and encountering free-roaming deer, making it a perfect day trip.
