A while ago we decided we were traveling to Japan for the first time. When trying to come up with a 14 day Japan itinerary, we asked ourselves what we wanted to see. Naively, the answer was… everything, of course! The worst part of our trip was having to …
Many people plan only a day trip to Miyajima from Hiroshima, thinking that this tiny island off the coast of Japan only has one point of interest. Yet while the floating torii at Itsukushima Shrine is an absolute must see, there are many more amazing things to do in Miyajima …
Although Japan’s cherry blossoms are temperamental (to put it mildly), many travelers visit the same set of destinations to view them. From the temples and cherry blossoms in Kyoto, to skyscraper-flanked green spaces in Tokyo and Osaka, to iconic Yoshino mountain for which the main sakura species is named, …
One of the very first things we added to our Japan bucket list, years ago, were Nara deer park and Todaiji temple. So when we finally managed to fly over there, we specifically planned to stay a few days in Kyoto so we could finally go on a day trip …
Are you planning a trip to Osaka? Geek much? Do you like amusement parks and Harry Potter? If you answered yes to at least to one of those questions, we’re sure our Universal Studios Japan tips will be super useful to plan your visit. Let’s see what happens when you …
Are you a hiking fanatic? Did you plan a trip to Japan but you can’t make it to Mount Fuji? Don’t feel too bad about it! Kyoto hiking is definitely a thing: our favorite hiking spot in Kyoto is pretty close to the city centre! The Fushimi Inari Shrine, also …
Are you planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun and you want to make sure you’re not going to miss anything? Here’s our list of the best souvenirs from Japan that are fun, traditional and affordable. With useful tips on how to carry them back with …
Kyoto is the former Imperial capital of Japan, a city steeped in history, that has so much to offer to every kind of traveler. When we were planning our trip to Japan, we realized we couldn’t find clear information (lots of it was in Japanese) about what to see …
Is it your first time in Tokyo? While the city itself can be a bit overwhelming, you can still visit the best parts of it by preparing an easy-to-follow Tokyo 5 days itinerary. Planning in advance will in fact help you to choose wisely while staying on budget: you might …
