Is Japan as expensive as people say? No! But it certainly isn’t a backpacker destination either. Read on to find out what a trip to Japan really costs. I’ve been to Japan on extended trips three times now and will continue to return year after year. It is my favorite country to travel around, and …
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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 more and more foreigners traveling …
Read moreA Foreigners Guide to Japanese Sentos and Bathhouses • 22 Questions Answered
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 away from Japan’s largest city. …
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 lot to do in Kyoto. …
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 to Japan year after year. …
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 be Japan. Not that it …
Read more30 Facts about Japanese Culture That Will Blow Your Mind
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 Pass and you’ll get to …
Read moreWhere to Buy a Japan Rail Pass • All You Need to Know
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, and ancient shrines, Kōbe is …
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 are big, bold and wooden, …
Read more20 Best Things to do in Nara, Japan • Nara Travel Guide
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 a rainy season, cherry blossom …
Read moreBest Time To Visit Japan (2020) • Month By Month Breakdown
