If you make a list of the ten most visited tourist destinations in Japan, several of them will be in Kyoto. Once the imperial capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is where Japan keeps its soul —...
Japan Travel Guide: Practical Logistics & Itineraries
Japan is a unique blend of disciplined tradition and cutting-edge technology. Navigating the “Land of the Rising Sun” requires precise planning, from mastering the Shinkansen bullet trains to finding the best photography spots for Mount Fuji. Whether you are following a comprehensive 2-week itinerary through Tokyo and Kyoto or seeking offbeat day trips from Sapporo, these guides provide the essential logistics and first-time traveler tips you need for a seamless journey.
If you make a list of the ten most visited tourist destinations in Japan, several of them will be in Kyoto. Once the imperial capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is where Japan keeps its soul —...
Hokkaido is the northernmost island of Japan — arguably its most beautiful region. While Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited cities in Japan, my quest for naturally beautiful places kept me...
If you are traveling to Japan for the first time, you are bound to be amused by its sheer cultural diversity. Japan is unique from the rest of the world. When I visited there for the first time, I...
Karikomi Lake or Lake Karikomi is a hidden alpine lake in Nikko National Park, reached by a moderately challenging trail through ancient forest from Yumoto Onsen. It is one of the most remote and...
Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower garden in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, about two hours from Tokyo by train, famous for its 160-year-old Great Wisteria and for one of Japan’s biggest winter...
Short answer: for most visitors, Haneda is the better airport to fly into. It is about 20 km from central Tokyo, 15 to 30 minutes by train for ¥300–660. Narita is about 70 km out and 50 to 90 minutes...