Travel as a Gateway — A Blog to Enrich Your Life
From Nara travels to daily words of wisdom. Travel enriches life — that's what Masaru believes, and why he writes.
Masaru's team: Warashi-chan, Kuroko-chan, Papu-chan & Chappie
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About This Blog
I'm a Japanese travel enthusiast with a deep love for Nara.
Have you ever wondered how to get from Kyoto to Nara? Or hesitated at Yamato-Saidaiji Station, unsure whether to get off the train?
I see many foreign visitors looking lost at Yamato-Saidaiji Station. That sight is exactly what inspired me to start this blog.
And let me ask you something: why did you choose to visit Nara instead of Kyoto? I believe it's because you're searching for something Kyoto simply can't offer.
I want you to travel Nara with confidence — and fall completely in love with it. That's why I write.
Travel with Masaru is for those who seek the unique charm that only Nara can offer.
Beyond the famous deer and Tōdai-ji, I believe Nara's true magic lies in the quiet back-streets and hidden shrines that most visitors walk right past.
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From the limited express to the local, all four ways to reach Nara by Kintetsu — matched to your budget, schedule, and travel style. The article that started it all.
Today's Wisdom
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"Change yourself, and others will change.
Change yourself, and everything will change."
A quiet morning in Nara — and fifty years of life, reconsidered.
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A quiet moment with a fountain pen.
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Original ambient music from Nara — to accompany the quiet journey of life.
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More than travel tips — a source of life's wisdom too. Written to make your journey deeper and richer.
Not written to chase clicks — every article exists because a real traveller needed clear guidance.
Nara's most beautiful places are the ones most visitors never hear about. We know where they are.
Written specifically for English and Traditional Chinese speakers exploring Japan.
