10 stunning Japanese castles that will transport you back in time
There are many reasons why Japanese castles should be part of your travel plans. They are architecturally both beautiful and impressive, they are often associated with …
A travel guide to Japan. Top tips on where to go, what to see and do and the best places to eat, stay and play.
There are many reasons why Japanese castles should be part of your travel plans. They are architecturally both beautiful and impressive, they are often associated with …
We are no strangers to travelling without a phone connection and internet in Japan. We did it frequently in the years before easy and affordable …
If you’ve read many articles here on this website you’ll know that we generally prefer to slow travel, explore in our own time and frequently …
Tokyo is not only an incredible city in its own right but a fabulous base to explore the surrounding areas and a Kamakura day trip …
Japan is a fascinating country to visit and more foreigners than ever before are planning a visit. One of the big attractions is that it’s …
Are you wondering where to eat in Tokyo during your stay? Are you looking forward to some great food, local specialties, and authentic experiences but …
If you have heard about the massive Japan Rail Pass price increase happening in 2023 you are probably trying to work out how that will …
If you’re looking for a unique and interesting souvenir of your travels in Japan then a shrine and temple stamp book might be just what …
Nara is an ideal destination to visit on a day trip from nearby cities such as Kyoto and Osaka. When you see our list of …
There are well over 300 flavours of KitKats in Japan to discover but it took more than a flavour innovation to position this chocolate wafer …
The historic shrines and temples of Nikko in Tochigi prefecture are an easy 2-hour train ride from Tokyo making a Nikko day trip an ideal …
Like many people, we have really missed our travels in Japan while the borders are closed. We hope that may change soon but in the …
While we waited for the borders to reopen to one of our favourite travel destinations I’ve had plenty of time to reflect on street food …
In this Kyoto travel guide, we share the most popular and lesser-known things to do in Kyoto along with all our top tips about where …
Ginkaku-ji temple, also known as the Silver Pavilion isn’t actually silver but when it comes to history, culture, beauty and incredible gardens it has it …