One Day in Osaka: Castle, Dotonbori & Food Tour
This is Osaka also called “Japan’s kitchen” or travelling cooks’ heaven. We only spent one night there but boy what a night!
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Koyasan Temple Stay: How to Get There & What to Expect
One night in a Koyasan temple offers vegetarian meals, morning meditation, and a timeless connection to Japan’s spiritual heart; As darkness falls, follow a robed monk through the lantern-lit paths of Okunoin Cemetery, where centuries-old gravestones lie beneath towering cedar trees and whispered legends.
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Kyoto Travel Guide: Temples, Bamboo Forests & River Walks
After celebrating a birthday on Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island and spending a night at the iconic Benesse House, we made our way to Kyoto. Kyoto is a fascinating mash-up of ancient temples, Zen gardens, and bamboo forests, like stepping back in time, balanced with trendy coffee shops and world-class restaurants. This article contains affiliate links….
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Where to Eat in Kyoto: Best Restaurants, Cafes, Izakayas & Street Food
Kyoto isn’t just temples, shrines, and geishas, it’s also one of the best food cities in Japan. From steaming bowls of udon and ramen to sizzling wagyu beef, tiny izakayas, and bustling street markets, eating your way through Kyoto is part of the experience. After spending five days exploring Kyoto, these were our favourite restaurants,…
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Hiroshima and Miyajima: A Perfect Side Trip
After three nights in Tokyo, we set off for Hiroshima, a city known for its moving history, Peace Memorial Park, and as the gateway to the beautiful island of Miyajima. Here’s how we got there, what we saw, and why this side trip was one of the highlights of our Japan itinerary. This article contains…
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Naoshima & the Art Islands of Japan: Art in the Seto Inland Sea
Some destinations are shaped by their landscape. Naoshima is shaped by both landscape and art. Scattered across this small island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea are contemporary museums, sculptures, extraordinary architecture and artworks hidden inside old houses. And the experience doesn’t end on Naoshima. Nearby Teshima and Inujima form part of a wider collection of…
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Tokyo Highlights: Asakusa, Shibuya, Akihabara & Beyond
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Japan Travel Planning Guide: Everything to Do Before You Go
I had been dreaming about this trip for years and after a few hiccups, namely Covid-19, we finally were able to go to Japan and it was even better than expected.
BEFORE YOU GO TO JAPAN:
Preparation for your trip to Japan
Pick your dates
Flights
Japan rail pass
Hotels
Best apps to download
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