Boho Travelogue

  Spring or autumn is undoubtedly the most beautiful time to visit Japan, but even in this short rainy season, there are many places to visit. One of them is Minamisawa Ajisai mountain in Akiruno City. More than ten thousand hydrangea flowers can be seen on this hillside at this time of the year. Being so close to Tokyo, it is hard to ignore this flower valley in the heart of a mountain village. Let’s start from the beginning Do you know that this valley of flowers is man-made?  This Minamisawa Mt. Ajisai is owned by Mr. Chuichi Minamisawa who lived there for almost fifty-year and one day planted 20 seedlings of hydrangea on the sides of the road to his parents' grave. That's when it started. From then on, he is planting and maintaining those plants every year, which has increased to about 10,000 today.  It can be said that due to the perseverance and efforts of a single person, such an outstanding valley of flowers have been created in the lap of a mountain. But now ...

  Hydrangea flowers are one of the highlights of Tokyo's rainy season. This season, people flock to various temples and parks to see these flowers. One such place for Hydrangea viewing is the Hakusan Shrine. Founded in 946, this Shinto shrine is not very large, but about 3,000 hydrangea flowers are bloomed here during this season. How to Go Hakusan Jinja is in the Bunko Ward of Tokyo. By Train : You need to take the Mita Line train to reach Hakusan Station. From there it will take 3 mint to reach the shrine by walk. Best Time As hydrangeas are the rainy season's flower so it is best to visit this shrine from June to early July. The Hydrangea Festival is also held here every year in mid-June because during this time the beauty of these flowers is at their peak. History of Hakusan Jinja Shrine Although Hakusan is a local temple it was given considerable importance by the ruling Shoguns during the Edo period and was also regarded as one of the most important temples in...

  H eard that the Gangani ravine is called the Grand Canyon of West Bengal because of its visual similarities with the actual Grand Canyon of Arizona. After knowing this, I went to Garhbeta last winter wanting to see it with my own eyes. There are some similarities with the Grand Canyon that I saw in the picture, but that's not the only reason to write a blog about it. Truly speaking there is no such natural wonder in Bengal as Gangani! So if you are interested to see the diverse nature of West Bengal, you must visit this place once .  Gangani is a destination that has a wonderful combination of a river, sandstone hills, green forest, mythology & history. I have discussed in detail all the information you need to know before visit such a great place. How to reach By train or car, Gangani is easily accessible from Kolkata. By Road :  Garhbeta is well connected by NH14, so it is easy to get here by car or bus. From Howrah, Dharmatala, Purulia, or Bankura, vari...

  morning and evening, as if someone waits for me at Matsushima my unfulfilled love... -written by Basho in 1689 and translated by David Landis Barnhill Yes, such a wonderful haiku about this beautiful place was written by famous poet Matsuo Bashō. Matsushima is one of the three most viewed spots or Nihon Sankei of Japan, known for its 260-small pine-covered islands over the blue Sea. Content : How to Go?  What to see?  Zuiganji Temple Entsū-in Temple Godaido Temple Fukuura Island  Kanrantei Tea House Sightseeing Boats What to Eat? Where to stay? Best Time to Visit Souvenir & Shopping Itinerary for Matsushima Trip   How to Go : Located in Miyagi Prefecture, this place is only half an hour away from Sendai From Tokyo St. :  It will take 1.30 hour by Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen to reach Sendai Station Then walk 4 mint to reach Aobadori St. Then take the Local Senseki line Train for Matsushimakaigan St. Cost :  ¥11,830 You can also get off at Sen...

  A Day Trip To Sakura City: Tulips, sightseeing boats, And Big Dutch Lighthouse In the last year's January when we were planning our spring trips, Sakura City was at the top of that list. But who knew a pandemic would come and destroy so many things! Many countries in the world are still in its grip. Japan has not been completely relieved, but the country is trying to get back on track. The emergency was lifted here at the beginning of spring, so without wasting time, we took all precautions and left for the destination, we had planned last time! Black Tulip Japanese spring is actually not only about cherry blossoms, at this time many beautiful flowers have flourished here. Those of you who are planning your future trip to Japan during spring should keep this in mind. One of the attractions of spring here is the tulip. At the beginning of April, the crimson red or snow-white flowers can be seen in the gardens. Some flowers have smooth petals and some have fancy...

  Are you a Traveller or a Tourist? A tourist wants to see all the sights and a traveller wants to see some, but also to seek out something interesting that won't within the guidebook. So this place is only for those wanderers who don't mind exploring unknown places in Japan. Lake Suwa, Nagano T he Suwa area situated on the shores of Suwa  Lake  of central Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Suwa is popular for its hot springs that are sourced from waters originating below Lake Suwa. Not only this, Suwa city's other attraction is Takashima Castle. You most probably didn't hear the name right? This century-old castle  is considered one of the top 3 lake castles in all of Japan.  So this time we talk about less known Lake Suwa and Takashima castle.  Azusa Limited Express 🚅 How to go:   For those who are planning their trip from the Tokyo area, the best way to reach here is by train. From Shinjuku station every day Azusa Limited Express leaves for Matsumoto....