20 Things to do in Nikko | Travel Guide
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 …
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Things to do in Kawagoe on a side trip from Tokyo
With its streets filled with heritage merchant storehouses and homes, important temples, shrines, tea shops and the only surviving palace building from Tokyo Castle the …
An autumn leaves visit to Minoo Park and Falls in Osaka
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 …
What to eat in Japan – our picks of the best Japanese food
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. …
12 of the best day trips from Tokyo
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 …
A day trip to Mount Takao (Takao-san) in Tokyo
Mt Takao is the ideal spot to enjoy nature in Tokyo. There are 8 hiking trails that wind their way up the mountain each with …
Kuromon Market – A must for foodies visiting Osaka
Kuromon Market is a MUST for the visiting foodie in Osaka. Located in Namba, it’s operated in the same location for 120 years. There’s plenty …
An afternoon in nature at Todoroki Gorge, Tokyo
Looking for a different Tokyo experience? Take a short train ride out to Todoroki gorge and explore the unique natural wilderness and only ravine the …
Relaxation and tradition at Dogo Onsen
Dogo (Dōgo) Onsen is the oldest and most famous of the onsen or hot springs in Japan. Known for its healing waters for over 1000 years …
Planning your Hakone Onsen experience
Soaking in a Hakone onsen is a truly blissful experience that we highly recommend. It really is the ideal blend of Japanese culture, nature and …
Things to do in Osaka | Travel Guide
An Osaka travel guide that answers all your questions as a first time visitor. How to get to the city, the diversity of things to …
Why an Okinawa trip is on our wish list
If you’ve been around here for a while you’ll know that Japan is one of our top destinations to travel to and that we also …
Japan pocket wifi solutions for travel
Do you want or need to stay connected while you travel? We look at the options, what to consider when weighing up your requirements and …
Things to do in Hakodate, the gateway to Hokkaido
Are you considering taking the train to Japans northern island? Here are our top things to do in Hakodate & reasons to stop and explore …
Eating your way through the Hakodate morning market
I opened my hotel window to some morning drizzle and a sea of umbrellas passing by down below. We only had 24 hours in Hakodate …