On our recent trip to Jerome, Arizona, we stayed at The Surgeon’s House, which is a beautiful bed-and-breakfast in a historic 100+ year old building. The location is excellent, the property is gorgeous both inside and out, the food is great, and the hospitality is warm and welcoming!
Read MoreOn the western end of Nikko lies the massive complex that is collectively known as the Shrines and Temples of Nikko. The complex is comprised of the Futarasan Shrine, Tosho-gu Shrine, Rinno-ji Temple, and Taiyu-in Temple. This very culturally significant site is further enhanced by the gorgeous forest surrounding it.
Read MoreAlthough in actuality it is a classic Japanese garden, Rikugien Gardens felt like a gorgeous neighborhood park. It features walking paths, hills, and a pond system, and is a great example of a daimyo’s garden from the Edo era. It seemed less touristy than other parks we visited, though some parts of the park were still on the crowded side.
Read MoreWe have enjoyed visiting many beautiful gardens on our trips to Japan, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of the largest and most diverse that we’ve visited. Its 144 acres of park space includes three distinct areas: a landscape garden, a Japanese traditional garden, and a formal garden. The paths through the park wend their way through these different gardens with many lovely highlights to enjoy along the way.
Read MoreThe Hamarikyu Gardens sits in the heart of Tokyo; nestled between Tsukiji, Ginza, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Bay. Though this peaceful park is located in the middle of the city, it’s large enough to be immersive. You don’t feel like you’re in the middle of a city - until you look up and notice the skyscrapers.
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We’re Taylor and Michelle and welcome to our blog documenting our travels and food we eat. We hope this inspires you to visit new places and try some delicious food!
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