Tokyo is a sprawling and diverse city with so many things to see and do. These are our top places to visit in Tokyo as a couple but most will have appeal to families and solo travellers too. Some sights are a must in particular…
As a foodie with a long-standing love of Japan, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend our first day back in Tokyo than by joining Tokyo Secret Food Tours to discover the highlights Ueno food culture. We were both looking forward to learning…
Find out why this city that’s the perfect playground for the adults is also an ideal family holiday destination with children and teens. We share the best things to do with kids in Tokyo alongside some tips for making sure everyone has a fantastic holiday….
Asakusa is a neighbourhood in the northeast of Tokyo city adjacent to the Sumida River. It’s known to visitors for the historic Senso-ji temple and spectacular views from the Tokyo Skytree but let’s take a deeper look at things to do in Asakusa. We’ve been…
Summer in Japan can be hot and humid, combine that with the city crowds, a lot of walking, getting around on public transport, minimal use of air conditioning and the rainy season and you might reasonably wonder if it’s a good idea to plan travel…
Hakone open air museum is a large well manicured sculpture park with a backdrop of the regions beautiful nature & an eclectic collection of art and artists. There were a couple of things we didn’t do on our first day trip to Hakone that I…
Stunning natural scenery, soothing hot springs, adventure activities and incredible food. Kinugawa Onsen makes an idyllic weekend break for locals and a Nikko ryokan stay is a fabulous inclusion in your Japan itinerary. Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring town in Nikko, Tochigi prefecture. It’s…
Under the canopy of the majestic old cedar trees and protection of Mount Nantai lies the town of Nikko, a popular destination for visitors from Tokyo. The UNESCO World Heritage Shrines and Temples draw tourists from all around the world but there’s so many more…
The city of Kawagoe retains much of the charm of the Edo period when it grew to be a prosperous and esteemed merchant town. Edo was the historic name for Tokyo when the Tokugawa shogunate established it as the capital of Japan. Today Kawagoe is…
Ask a local where the best place is for autumn colour in Osaka and you’re likely to hear ‘Minoo Park’. It’s a short train ride from the city into the suburbs but well worth it for a nature escape and some of the best leaf…
Trying to work out what to eat in Japan? It can be a challenge for the visitor, so many options and usually not enough days. These are 20 of our top picks of the best Japanese food to add to your list. Food and travel…
A great way to discover more of Japans history, culture, landmarks and natural highlights is by taking off on some of these top day trips from Tokyo. The city is a great base for exploring being a transportation hub and with so many fun destinations…
