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A Foolproof Japan Packing List for Summer 2024
Are you planning a trip to Japan this summer? It’s gonna be VERY hot! So, you’ve got to make sure you pack the right...
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale
Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great...
How to Find the PERFECT Place to Stay in Tokyo (Even on a Budget)
Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods and hotels to choose from, and each has its...
15 Surefire Tips for Planning Your First Trip to Japan
Preparing for a trip to Japan can be more overwhelming than preparing for a trip anywhere else in the world. You’ve got to book a plane ticket that...
Takayama Itinerary: Travel Back in Time to Old Japan (2024)
When you visit Takayama, it feels like you’re stepping back to a time when Japan was ruled by shoguns and samurai. Many of the beautifully-preserved...
Kamikochi Hiking: The Perfect Day Trip from Takayama (2024)
Looking for an easy and active day trip from Takayama? Want to get out in nature and do some hiking while in Japan? Hiking at Kamikochi is ideal for...
Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2024?
"Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it?" This might be the most important question you are asking yourself right now as you prepare for your trip to Japan...
Nara Itinerary: An Easy Day Trip from Kyoto
The historic city of Nara makes for an easy, relaxing, and interesting addition to your Kyoto itinerary. It’s got a lot to see and do for history,...
Hakone Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Days in Hakone
Long ago when Japan was ruled by a shogun and samurai still roamed the countryside, the cities of Japan were connected by five highways. The most...
Tokyo Itinerary: How to Spend 4 PERFECT Days in Tokyo
There is so much to do and see in Tokyo that it can be hard to plan a trip there. But at the same time, because there's so much to see in the...
The BEST Ever Guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
One of the most unique travel experiences for me in Japan was traveling from Kanazawa to Matsumoto via the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. I could...
