Planning is often the most difficult and least enjoyable part of an overseas trip. Not only deciding what to see and do but when, how, and in what order can be a very complicated process, especially if you’re going to a foreign country. The good news is that there is Read more…
Looking for the best airbnb in Osaka? Osaka is a lively stretched-out city with 19 million inhabitants. That makes it Japan’s second-largest metropolis. Public transport is excellent, as you can expect of a city of this size in Japan. Still, it’s best to base yourself somewhere central if you want Read more…
Kyoto is the tourist hotspot of Japan and hotel prices tend to go through the roof in the most popular seasons. We visited Kyoto during the cherry blossom season and prices for Marriott and Hilton hotels were ranging around the €800’s/night when we started looking for a hotel in November. Read more…
Where to stay in Kyoto? When people ask us what’s the best place to stay in Kyoto for tourists or first-time visitors it isn’t an easy question to answer. Choosing the best area to stay in Kyoto depends on many different factors such as budget, travel time, things you want Read more…
On the surface, Japan appears extremely modern, but as you prowl further into its streets and everyday traditions you will be able to connect with the country’s antiquity. From pop culture on Tokyo’s streets to the remnants of the world’s first nuclear attack in Hiroshima, Japan offers a mélange of Read more…
Home to some 2000 shrines and temples, Kyoto is Japan’s, spiritual heart. Scattered across are traditional houses, Zen gardens, and atmospheric districts. A thriving gastronomical scene boasts Michelin-star restaurants, chic cafés, quirky cocktail bars, izakayas, and old-school noodle kiosks. There are upscale options galore to splurge on; think kaiseki, raucous Read more…
Here you can find several Japan 5 day itinerary suggestions. 5 days in Japan is not much but if that is all the time you have to spend in this magnificent country, don’t look any further. We will share several options on how to maximize your sparse time and see Read more…
Kanazawa has a special place in our heart. We created this Kanazawa itinerary because when asked to think of traditional cities in Japan, most people’s first thought will be of Kyoto. The old imperial capital, full of temples, shrines and castles. However, the lesser-known alternative of Kanazawa in the prefecture Read more…
It’s easy to travel for 3 weeks in Japan without getting bored. You need three weeks in Japan just to visit the highlights. We traveled around Japan for slightly over 3 weeks and when we were planning our Japan trip, we found it difficult to choose what to do. This Read more…
Where to find the cheapest Robot Restaurant tickets? When you search for tourist attractions in Tokyo, the Robot show in Shinjuku will often pop up as a must-visit. While it’s one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo there are lots of controversial opinions whether this show is worth seeing Read more…
