Tag: day trip
Exploring Tokyo’s Biggest Cave: Nippara Limestone Caves
At the western edge of Tokyo prefecture, around 2 hours from the city centre, the Nippara Limestone Caves are a popular day trip for locals and tourists alike. Dating back hundreds of thousands of years, this off the beaten path site is...
The Hakone Open-Air Museum: A Playground for Art Enthusiasts
Visiting an art museum is probably not top of most people’s lists when planning a trip to Hakone. However, you should make an exception for the phenomenal Hakone Open-Air Museum. Art and nature lovers alike will delight in this offbeat playground of...
Explore the Decaying ‘Battleship Island’ on a Gunkanjima Cruise
I have a morbid fascination with abandonments. They are symbols of death, bankruptcy, modernisation and economic downturn. Their grimy shadows hide secrets, their decaying decor illuminates history and their silence speaks volumes. Oftentimes, once the decision has been made to walk away,...
The Toyota Museum: History, Design, and Great Cars
Japan is home to a number of big names in the automotive world. One of the greats, Toyota, is based in Nagoya where you'll find a number of car museums in its honour. Of all of them, though, we recommend heading to...
Inuyama Castle: A Glimpse into Feudal Japan
With its rich feudal history, Japan has had its fair share of castles. However, of the castles that you can visit today, only twelve are originals. An incredible example of one of these is Inuyama Castle, a National Historic Site, and an...
Tips for Visiting Tokyo Disneyland
Whether you’re looking for a fun day trip while you’re in Tokyo or you’re looking to enjoy a day out with friends or family, Disneyland is one of the most fun things you can get up to in the city. Also, seeing...
Strolling Arashiyama’s Shopping Strip Like a Pro
With gorgeous scenery and impressive temples, shrines and gardens, it’s no wonder Arashiyama draws the tourist crowds it does. Just a short bus or train ride from central Kyoto, you’ll find yourself in one of the most bustling day trip spots around....
The Top Things To Do On Miyajima Island
Miyajima, or Itsukushima, is a lush, forested island in Hiroshima Bay and undoubtedly one of the most popular day trips in the area. With a sacred history, UNESCO listed shrines, mountain temples, spectacular views and roaming deer, there is absolutely no shortage...
Oodles of Fun at the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum
The Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum is a hotspot for Japanese school excursions, but has plenty to offer adults and/or foreigners, too. With an overarching theme of creativity, it’s a celebration of the creative thinking of Momofuku Ando, the mastermind behind instant noodles....
Why you should visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley) in Noboribetsu Onsen
Twenty thousand years ago, the eruption of Hokkaido’s Mt. Hiyoriyama changed the surrounding landscape forever. The force of it rippled for kilometres to form an eerie, steaming volcanic zone with hissing geysers and a thick sulphurous odour....
