From Naoshima I traveled to Imabari city in Shikoku island. I will not stay long in Shikoku for this time. I have a long bike trip waiting for me. This is the Shimanami Kaido. This famous bikeway route that goes from Imabari to Onimichi , crossing the Seto's islands using scenic bridges. The route takes... Continue Reading →

Time flies. This is already my last day in Naoshima. Time goes so fast when you are having a good time. For this last morning in Naoshima I went exploring a new area. Pumpkin artwork. We are now getting closer to another famous museum ,  the "Benesse House museum". You will find a nice park... Continue Reading →

To go to Teshima you'll have to take a boat from Naoshima. It takes about 20 min to reach the destination. It's a good day trip to do. Especially on Monday because almost everything is cloosed in Naoshima but not in Teshima. Boat ride to the neighbor island , Teshima. The weather wasn't great today... Continue Reading →

Let's go on a new adventure in the Seto Inland sea. I'm going to Naoshima island which is known for its modern art museums, architecture and sculptures. I heard of it a few times during my travelling in Japan. This sounded like an interesting place to visit so let's go. From Kii Katsuura the journey... Continue Reading →

The Kumano Kodo hiking trail ends in Nachi. From there you can reach Kii Katsuura with a 20min bus. Kii Katsuura is a great place to spend a night or two. It’s a quaint fisherman village well known for his fresh tuna and great onsens. A place where you can recharge and have an easy... Continue Reading →

Last day on the Kumano Kodo. Today is supposed to be the toughest day. This the Ogumotori-goe section. Distance : 14km , elevation gain : 1260m , elevation loss : 930m. It's going to be a long day ! This morning I started at 9am. The sun was a bit shy but we still could... Continue Reading →

After a wonderful evening with new friends at the J-Hoppers guesthouse it was time start a new day. This guesthouse is fantastic by the way. The place is very recent , the owners are so sweet , you have choices between dormitory or private room and best of all you have access to three mini... Continue Reading →

First night on the Kumano Kodo in a cute little lodge. I got so lucky to have found this place to sleep yesterday. Remember Kumano Kodo has very few accomodations along the way so make sure to make booking long time in advance (some lodges were booked 3 month in advance !! It's cray right).... Continue Reading →

Time for an adventure. After Koyasan i'm going to the Kumano Kodo. A hiking trail that have been walked since centuries. It's a pilgrimage route located in the prefecture of Wakayama. The route i'm planning to do is about 74km. To reach the starting point of the Kumano Kodo from Koyasan you have to take... Continue Reading →

After almost 3 weeks in big Japanese cities it was time to explore the rural side of Japan. The cities here are fascinating , buzzing , vibrant and also draining. Having a break from all that agitation is always good for the soul. Just to simply reconnect with nature and wiht yourself. I think I... Continue Reading →