Kichijoji Itinerary: Things to Do in Kichijoji in a Day
I recently spent a day in Kichijoji during my 4 days in Tokyo and this blog will show you everything I did in Kichijoji in a day.
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5 Days in Central Japan: Gifu and Nagano Itinerary
I recently spent 5 days in Gifu and Nagano to explore the beauty of central Japan. This 5 day Central Japan itinerary will show you the most scenic and unique places in Japan.
Shibuya Sky vs. Tokyo Skytree vs. Tokyo City View
Visiting Tokyo and wondering which observation deck is the best? During my recent trip to Tokyo I visited Shibuya Sky, Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo City View. Each of these observation decks offers different experiences and views.
How to Get to Takayama from Kanazawa
The mountainous town of Takayama is one of the most popular destinations from Kanazawa, but it is not always the easiest to get to. When I was planning my Japan winter trip, I found out that it takes between 2-4 hours to travel between Kanazawa …
How to Take the Cat Train to Gotokuji Temple
Gotokuji Temple, known as the lucky cat temple, is a fun temple to visit in Tokyo. It is known to be the birth place of Maneki Neko (or lucky cats). Besides visiting the ceramic lucky cat dolls themselves, another cool thing to do is to …
A Guide to Booking a Reservation at the Pokemon Cafe in Japan (A Complete Review)
Wondering how to get a reservation to Pokemon Cafe and what to expect when you are there? This blog shows you everything you need to know about dining at Pokemon Cafe in Japan.
How to Visit Shinhotaka Ropeway in the Japanese Alps
Thinking about taking a trip to Shinhotaka Ropeway in the Japanese Alps? This guide shows you everything you need to know to go to Shinhotaka Ropeway in Gifu (especially in the winter).
How to visit Togakushi Shrine in the Winter
Thinking about visiting Togakushi-Jinja from Nagano (or Tokyo) in the winter? I recently visited Togakushi-Jinja in the snow using public transportation, so you will find everything about logistics and what to expect for this day trip.
Hiking Yamadera (Rissyakuji Temple) as a Day Trip from Sendai or Tokyo
Thinking about doing a half day trip to Yamadera (also known as Rissyaku-ji) temple? Well you are in the right place! Yamadera is a beautiful and serene hike that can easily be done as a day trip from either Sendai or Tokyo. This post will …
One Week (5-Day) Hokkaido Summer Itinerary
We recently spent one week in Hokkaido in the summer and it was a relaxing and nature-filled road trip through Hokkaido. Hokkaido is the perfect place to escape from the summer heat and crowds in Japan and I am here to share how we spent …
Japan 10 Day Itinerary: How to Spend 10 Days in Japan as a First Time Visitor
If you are traveling to Japan for the first time, I will show you the most essential places to visit in in this Japan 10 day itinerary. I will also show you essential travel information for Japan, such as how to get around, where to …
Essential 2-Day Kyoto Itinerary: What to Eat and Do for 2 Days in Kyoto
Have 2 days in Kyoto and wondering what to do? After visiting Kyoto so many times, I’ve summarized the best things to do and eat to this 2 day Kyoto itinerary. I will not only show you the best things to do, but also where …