Japan

Our journey in Tokyo, Nikko, Osaka, Nara e Himeji

Giant red lantern at the Kaminarimon gate of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo

Five-story pagoda at Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Japan

Davide dressed in a traditional samurai costume

Ieser and Letizia wearing traditional Japanese kimonos

Koinobori carp streamers flying for Children's Day in Japan

Davide standing among the red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto at night

Colorful Koi carp swimming in a traditional Japanese pond

Red Japanese paper lantern hanging outside a restaurant

Young woman wearing a traditional kimono in the streets of Kyoto

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Kyoto

Since it was Golden Week, the city was really packed, but we managed to enjoy it anyway. The traditional atmosphere among the temples and old wooden houses remains unbeatable.

Letizia sitting on Tatami mats inside a Japanese Ryokan room

Letizia wearing a kimono looking out the window of a traditional Ryokan inn

Traditional temple in the Gion Geisha district of Kyoto

Large Torii gate at the entrance of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto

Rows of red Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine

Davide sitting while wearing a traditional samurai costume

Japanese boy playing a traditional Taiko drum

Young woman purifying hands at a Chozuya water pavilion near Torii gates in Kyoto

Japanese shrine maiden (Miko) walking in a temple in Kyoto

Bright red traditional temple building in Kyoto

Close up of Letizia posing in a traditional Japanese kimono

Letizia posing in a street surrended by the traditional streets of Kyoto in a kimono

Letizia posing in front of a traditional wooden Machiya house in Kyoto

Letizia walking through the traditional streets of Kyoto in a kimono

Looking up at towering bamboo stalks against the sky

Letizia standing in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Letizia holding a Japanese umbrella while wearing a kimono in the rain

Letizia wearing a blue and red traditional kimono

Stefano walking while wearing a red kimono

Ieser in a blue and white kimono after a tea ceremony with a reed screen background

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Nikko

A trip immersed in nature and history, surrounded by forests and ancient shrines. Nikko has a unique charm and is much more peaceful compared to the big cities.

A boy preparing to strike a large temple bell with a wooden beam in Nikko

A boy ringing a large temple bell at a shrine in Nikko

Feride walking beneath a large Torii gate at the entrance to the Nikko shrines

A large guardian statue at a temple gate in Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Ema wooden votive tablet featuring a dragon illustration in Nikko

Detailed architecture and colorful carvings under the eaves of a temple roof in Nikko Toshogu Shrine

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Meiji-jingu Shrine

One of our first stops after arriving in Japan. Finding this immense green oasis in the middle of the metropolis, with the shrine hidden within, was incredible. It instantly gave us a sense of how Japan finds perfect harmony between nature and the city.

Traditional wooden gate leading to the inner courtyard of Meiji Jingu Shrine

Ieser, Letizia and Stefano at Meiji Shrine

Decorative Sake barrels (Kazaridaru) and wine barrels displayed at Meiji Jingu Shrine

Ieser and Michele visiting Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo

Large wooden Torii gate at the entrance of Meiji Jingu Shrine path

Ieser and Letizia at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo

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Illuminated by neon lights

At night, Tokyo and Osaka completely transform under the neon lights. The energy of the illuminated signs, the bars, and the people on the streets is something you absolutely have to see.