A Japanese bathhouse (or sentō) has been an important part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. Every day people from all over the country are heading to the sentō to enjoy their bath. While this is common in Japan, a sentō is not well known to westerners. With … Read More
How to Get From Tokyo to Nikko with the Nikko Pass
Do you want to venture into the mountains of Japan and be greeted by wild monkeys? Is seeing the famous shrines and temples hidden away in the forest on your bucket list? Maybe take a walk along the historic Shinkyo Bridge? You can find this mystical place only two hours … Read More
25 Best Things to do in Kyoto, Japan • 2020 GUIDE
So you’re in Japan’s cultural city and looking for the best things to do in Kyoto? Well, we have you covered. Kyoto is one of the top places to visit in Japan. It carries a world-class reputation and was once the capital of Japan. Needless to say, there is a … Read More
31 Facts About Japan That Will Blow Your Mind
After some interesting facts about Japan? Japan is a land of amazing culture, delicious food, unique sights, and plenty of history. There’s a lot to know about this amazing country, so it’s hard to narrow it down into a single blog post, but we’re going to try! We love returning … Read More
30 Facts about Japanese Culture That Will Blow Your Mind
After some interesting facts about Japanese Culture? There’s a lot to know about this amazing country, so it’s hard to narrow it down into a single blog post, but we’re going to try! Honestly, if I were forced to pick a favorite country to travel in, it would have to … Read More
Where to Buy a Japan Rail Pass • All You Need to Know
Japan is an awesome country to explore – and there’s a whole lot of this mountainous, food-filled, temple-boasting island nation to come to grips with. One of the best and most affordable ways to do so is with a Japan Rail Pass. Pay a one-off price for the Japan Rail … Read More
15 Best Things to do in Kobe, Japan
Kōbe is a somewhat overlooked city in Japan. The usual big cities that get visited are the capital Tokyo, of course, and Osaka. Hiroshima and Kyoto get their fair share of visitors, too. But Kōbe? With its skyscrapers, multicultural history, oodles of old-school Western-style buildings to admire, beef, traditional gardens, … Read More
20 Best Things to do in Nara, Japan • Nara Travel Guide
Wondering what to do in Nara? Kyoto has its famous temples and was once the capital of Japan. However, less than an hour on the train, in fact, is Nara. Nara too has its famous temples and was also once the capital of Japan – but before Kyoto. Nara’s temples … Read More
Best Time To Visit Japan (2020) • Month By Month Breakdown
So, you’re wondering when is the best time to visit Japan. We don’t blame you. Japan is a wildly seasonal country, with four very different seasons. In fact, there may even be more than four seasons. There’s spring, summer, autumn, and winter, sure – but within these usual seasons there’s … Read More
Best Time to Visit Hokkaido (2020) • Month By Month Breakdown
Hokkaido is Japan’s Siberian north. Home to some truly polar temperatures that plunge way below zero, Hokkaido is home to prime snowboarding as much as some of the wildest, most remote slices of nature to be found in Japan. If you are wondering when the best time to visit Hokkaido … Read More
