TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Japan’s major cities are full of interesting and exciting things to see and do. However, travel a little further afield and you’ll discover sides of Japan you never knew existed. From the distant shores of Okinawa to the sacred trails of the Kii Mountains, a plethora of memorable trips in Japan are waiting for you. Whether you’re escaping on a day-trip, train journey or a meandering road trip, we’ll show you where to go and how to get there. Check out the articles below for some great travel ideas in Japan.
POPULAR POSTS
The Idyllic Hills of Biei: Exploring A Hidden Gem by Bike, Day 2
Good morning, Biei! At the end of our Day 1 article, we suggested...
Dive into This Sea-side Artists’ Haven: The Onomichi Temple Walk and Literature Path
You know how some places just feel magical? Onomichi is exactly one of...
The Top Things To Do On Miyajima Island
Miyajima, or Itsukushima, is a lush, forested island in Hiroshima Bay and undoubtedly...
Overheating at Dogo Onsen: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 5
The celebrated novel Botchan by Natsume Soseki tells the story of a grumpy...
Shimanami Kaido – Island Wave Sea Highway: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 6
I’ve never been much of a bicycle rider, but the course along the...
The Healing Waters of Hitoyoshi: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 11
On day 11 of our trip, we left Fukuoka and after a brief...
All The Highlights On This 2 Night Naoshima Itinerary
Naoshima Art Island is a must-see for art lovers travelling to Japan. Due...
Starting Up and Breaking Down: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 1
Follow our road trip from Tokyo to Okinawa; fourteen days, multiple forms of...
Trams Through the Blossoms: Discovering Tokyo on the Arakawa Line
Roses line this Tokyo tram line
At its peak,...
A Leisurely Yokohama Seashore Tour
After Japan opened to foreign trade in the middle of the 19th century,...
Tips for Catching the Train or Bus in Tokyo
Using public transport in Tokyo can feel overwhelming, it’s the largest city in...
How to Ride the Bullet Train in Japan
Riding the bullet train (also known as Shinkansen) is easily the most convenient...
Avast Ye! Climb aboard Hakone’s Pirate Ships (a.k.a the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise)
Be ye brave enough to sail Japanese waters? Until One Piece, pirates and...
One of the Best Beaches Near Tokyo: A Day Trip To Morito Beach
I’d been feeling under the weather for a few days; sore chest, dry...
The Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa Without a Car Day 5
On the last day of our Okinawa trip, we decided to commune with...
Fish and Tranquility? You’ve Never Been to Oshima!
The chances are high that you've never been to Fukuoka Prefecture's secluded island...
Frittering About in Fukuoka: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 10
Sometimes, the best days of a vacation are the ones where things fail...
Visiting Nachisan and Kumano Nachi Taisha
While there are many religions in Japan, the...
The Okinawan Resort Life: Okinawa Without a Car Day 4
For many travelers to Okinawa, lazing around at a resort is their main...
An Unforgettable White Christmas In Japan: Destination Sapporo
Thinking about mixing things up and travelling this yuletide? Here’s an idea: why...
The Many Eruptions of Sakurajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 13
At the southern tip of the Japanese mainland and the island of Kyushu,...
Hiroshima’s Many-Layered History: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 7
Amongst the different regional varieties of the savory pancake-like concoction known as okonomiyaki,...
Ten Years On: Touring The Fukushima Coastline
Fukushima is an enormous prefecture in Japan. It spreads from the coast far...
Kasuga Taisha Shrine: The 3,000 Lantern Shrine in Nara Deer Park
At first glance, Kasuga Taisha Shrine looks like the gateway to an ancient,...
Hiking the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
The Kii Mountains of Wakayama prefecture, blanketed in dense, silent forests, tell a...
RECENT POSTS
