Category: Travel Tips
Find tips and advice on traveling around Japan via train and bus, renting a car, free wi-fi and portable hotspots, and other general travel information such as accommodation and suggested itineraries.
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One of the biggest exemplifications of Japanese life can found in and on its train system or the Shinkansen. The trains here in Japan can be seen as a metaphor of Japanese life, its humanity, pop culture, and the technology all rolled into one; while moving over 130 mph, or for my metric friends, 210 km/h.
Travel TipsKanto
Mike G
January 18, 2019
Tokyo and Osaka are quite different from one another and each offers things that the other doesn’t (although of course they do also share some similarities). So what is it about these cities that makes them the “crème de la crème” of Japanese cities and which one is for you?
Travel TipsKansaiKanto
Anastasia Okonta
January 15, 2019
Hakuba is much larger than your average ski town and offers various accommodations to choose from at every price point. The valley is comprised of many neighborhoods and I recommend staying at the three closest to Happo-One, the largest resort.
Travel TipsChubu
John Blagys
December 30, 2018
Tokyo’s train system is borderline miraculous. Its almost 900 train stations serviced by over 120 lines makes for perfect sightseeing opportunities with visitors able to explore Tokyo along any one or more of these train lines. One such line is the Tobu Skytree Line. With 30 train stations extending from Tokyo’s famous downtown to the sprawling countryside of southern Saitama Prefecture, the 114km of the Tobu Skytree Line offers scores of places to visit.
Travel TipsKanto
Sleiman Azizi
December 18, 2018
Today there are many activities you can do at the popular tourist destination. You can rent some kimono and amble through the historic quarter in traditional costume. You can take a ride on a rickshaw. You can eat sweets at one of many vendors on Yunohira Kaido Street. You can have your photo taken with an owl on your arm at the Owl Zoo. But to me, the true charm of Yufuin had always been the tranquility.
CultureTravel TipsKyushu
Akira Fuyuno
December 18, 2018
Traveling is not cheap, and a huge part of the cost comes from accommodation. Sure, you don’t have to stay in a fancy hotel as business hotels are more affordable, and you can save even more by passing the night at a hostel or capsule hotel. However, some of us (hello!) want to save as much as possible so we can splurge our budget on other parts of the trip, such as trying out all the high quality local cuisines.
Travel TipsAll Japan
Jackson Lee
December 14, 2018
Anyone who comes here with kids quickly realizes that Okinawa is pretty much one big playground. Parks, parks, everywhere! And they are HUGE! I'm talking ropeways, slides with vertical drops, trampolines, jungle gyms to climb up and through, ziplines, rock climbing, and the list goes on and on. And all completely free and open to the public!
SightseeingTravel TipsOkinawa
Emily Dickson
November 27, 2018
Whilst the Alps do, as one would expect, give rise to a huge amount of winter sports tourism, they also have the added benefit of limiting the number of inhabitable areas within the prefecture. However, the cities of Matsumoto, and the prefectural capital, also called Nagano, offer plenty of sites for an avid tourist to see.
NatureTravel TipsChubu
Liam Carrigan
October 26, 2018
Although it can be difficult to have a pet of your own in Japan as an expat, especially if you live in a city, there are plenty of places to go where you can spend time with cute animals and get your fluff fix. One of these is “Sekai no Meiken Bokujo” a communication park for dogs and people, in Gunma Prefecture.
NatureTravel TipsKanto
Luna
October 23, 2018
Like most of the sightseeing places in Kagoshima, Tenmonkan can be reached by the tram. There is so much to see, eat and shop that it is always a great place to come back to. Here are five things to do at Tenmonkan, you don't want to miss.
Travel TipsKyushu
Annabell
October 16, 2018
Traveling Japan is a special experience. For those lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time in Japan, these aspects of life may even become accepted as an everyday fact, but they never lose their uniqueness. Here are 4 unique things to notice when traveling Japan.
Food & DrinkTravel TipsAll Japan
Luke Houghton
October 15, 2018
There used to be thousands of ferry lines connecting the over four hundred inhabited islands of the Japanese archipelago. But that number has been steadily declining since the islands became increasingly connected by bridges and tunnels. It is a shame that we no longer have such charming little lines as the Tako Ferry. But despite the arguably diminished demand, some ferry lines are still alive and well.
Travel TipsAll Japan
Akira Fuyuno
October 5, 2018
Many travelers will be anxious about preparing themselves for visiting Japan. In tour guide books you can find tips on what Japan has to offer in comparison to your home country. But let me give you a little insight into what you will not find in Japan and how you can even benefit from it.
CultureTravel TipsAll Japan
Annabell
September 21, 2018
Akita Prefecture hides on the east coast of the Tohoku area of Japan. Even though it is still not as popular as many other prefectures in terms of tourism, it is rich in nature and unique traditions. And here are 15 reasons for you to come to Akita and enjoy its atmosphere!
CultureEventsNatureSightseeingTravel Tips
Yana
September 11, 2018
Tucked away below Japan’s main island of Honshu, Shikoku Island is home to four prefectures, all known for being more rural and traditional. Being disconnected from the main island of Japan has its advantages though, the island is packed full of authentically Japanese spots to visit. Ehime is the most recognizable of Shikoku, with sights linking it to the famous studio Ghibli, and the Japanese royal family.
Food & DrinkNatureSightseeingTravel TipsShikoku
Alfie Blincowe
August 28, 2018
Cycle the island of Hachijojima south of Tokyo for an amazing experience off the beaten path.
NatureTravel TipsKanto
Dkun
August 28, 2018
If you travel to countries hoping to experience another culture, Japan is still rich with it and Nara is the perfect place surrounded by culture and history. It is many things at once: traditional, natural, delightful, heartfelt, and all around wonderful. Come to Nara and be amazed. I honestly could name 100 things in Nara that would make for an amazing trip, but I have narrowed it down to the top 15 spots that you will not find even in most guidebooks.
NatureShoppingSightseeingTravel TipsKansai
Kade Delis
August 27, 2018
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Hokkaido's "Freezing Cold Festival" in Rikubetsu
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Studio Ghibli Is at Toyama Glass Art Museum
Naena Falls and Nagashi Somen: Catch Flowing Noodles at This Niigata Waterfall
Enoshima After Midnight – A Night-time Island Adventure
Smiling (and Surviving) the Subway and Trains in Japan
Jigokumushi – Beppu’s “Hell-Steamed” Food
Kushi Katsu – An Exciting Way to Enjoy Fried Food in Japan
