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Places to Visit Archive

Kyoto Century Hotel

Kyoto Century Hotel Review

August 17, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Despite being only a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the city’s train and bus hub, Kyoto Century Hotel …
Best Waterparks in Japan

The 10 Best Water Parks in Japan

August 15, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Don’t take the Japanese summer for granted. The temperatures might look mild on paper, but the high humidity …
Abeno Harukas The Skyscraper That Stands Above the Rest

Abeno Harukas: The Skyscraper That Stands Above the Rest

August 15, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The Abeno Harukas Skyscraper is the tallest building in Japan. It’s also home to Japan’s largest department store …
Nishiki Market Kyoto’s Pantry of Awesome Food

Nishiki Market: Kyoto’s Pantry of Awesome Food

August 15, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Kyoto’s stint as Japan’s capital had a lasting impact on Japanese culture, art, and religion… and especially on …
Nagasaki Churches, Christianity, & World Culture

Nagasaki Churches, Christianity, & World Culture

August 15, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Japan has had a complicated relationship with Western culture. Nagasaki is proof. Some of the Japanese-style buildings haven’t …
Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth it

Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It? What Are My Other Options?

August 10, 2018 • Amanda Wilmot • No Comments • Places to Visit
The Japan Rail Pass is known for being one of the best deals you can get for traveling …
Nagasaki Chinese Heritage

Nagasaki Chinatown and Temples

June 16, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Nagasaki has the oldest Chinese temples in Japan. The city has some of the finest Ming Dynasty temples …
Best Places to Stay Near Akihabara Station

The 6 Best Places to Stay in Akihabara: Minutes Away from the Station

May 3, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Places to Visit
Famous for both its abundance of electronics shops and for being the anime/manga center of Tokyo, Akihabara is a …
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Hotels

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Hotels – The Best Places to Stay

March 19, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Places to Visit
7 Best (And Closest) Hotels for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Where will you be for the 2020 Tokyo …
Nagasaki Japan Skyline

Things to Do in Nagasaki: The Atomic Bomb and Beyond

March 16, 2018 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Nagasaki has a rich cultural history, but it’s mostly known for one tragic event: the atomic bombing on …
Ks House Kyoto Review

K’s House Kyoto Review

December 27, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
  K’s House Kyoto:  Is It Worth It? No wonder K’s House Kyoto is so popular! Since 2003, …
J-Hoppers Kyoto Review

J-Hoppers Kyoto Review: Is it Worth It?

December 25, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
  J-Hoppers Kyoto Guesthouse:  A Complete Review To Check Availability and Prices Agoda.com – Recommended for booking accommodations …
Lake Kawaguchi

Lake Kawaguchi: A Relaxing Escape to Nature

December 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Tired of temples? Need to escape Tokyo and reconnect with nature? Or maybe you just want something active …
Mount Fuji

Climbing Mt. Fuji: Prepare Yourself

December 21, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Mt. Fuji: Climbing the Japanese Icon Mt. Fuji looms large in Japan. The mountain’s iconic silhouette appears in …
Kushiro

Kushiro, Hokkaido: Visit While You Can

December 18, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Kushiro is known as “The Town of Mist” due to its atmospheric weather. The fourth largest city in …
Tunnel of Lights

6 Mind-Blowing Winter Illuminations in Japan

December 17, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
Japan may not be the place you associate winter travel with, but then again, does anyone associate the …
Asahidake with Ropeway Station

Asahikawa: Experience The Best of Summer in Hokkaido

December 16, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Summer in Hokkaido has a lot to offer. The prefecture’s gentle summer climate is perfect for flowers; tourists …
Sapporo Otaru Coastline Cliffs

Explore Hokkaido: Awesome Sapporo Day Trips

December 7, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
If you visit Sapporo, don’t limit yourself to the activities within the city. While there are many fun …
Shinjuku Japan at Night

The Best Cheap Hotels in Shinjuku

December 2, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Shinjuku has gone through many changes in recent years, but the district is still a nightlife hotspot, home …
Niseko - Hirafu Skiing

Niseko: A Winter Wonderland for Skiers

November 30, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
If your idea of heaven is miles and miles of fresh powder, Niseko is the place for you. …
What to do in Sapporo Old Government Building

What to do in Sapporo: A Year-Round Guide

November 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The majority of Sapporo’s visitors come in winter for the city’s famous Snow Festival. Even if your schedule …
Things to Do in Sapporo Big Snow Sculpture

Things to Do in Sapporo: Winter Guide

November 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Sapporo in Winter: Amazing Ice Sculptures, Food, and Fun Sapporo has a lot to offer. It’s the Prefectural …
Tokyo Baseball Japanese Fans

Tokyo Baseball Games: Feel the Energy of the Crowd!

November 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Sumo may be Japan’s national sport, but baseball is Japan’s most popular past time.  English professor Horace Wilson …
Nikko Lake Chuzenji

Nikko Japan: An Ancient Forest, Historic Temples and Haunting Beauty

November 21, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
As you climb the steps to the Taiyuin Mausoleum, birds replace the sound of traffic. Only a few …
Sumo in Tokyo Sumo Match

Sumo in Tokyo: You Have to See It to Believe It

November 19, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Watching sumo in Tokyo (or anywhere) live is a highlight of any trip to Japan — even if …
Travel to Hokkaido Shikisai Flowers

10 Reasons You Should Travel to Hokkaido

November 18, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
By all means, travel to the cities like Tokyo and Kyoto- they’re all spectacular in their own right …
Universal Studios Japan - Christmas Entrance

Universal Studios Japan: Pure Magic Despite the Wait

November 11, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Rather than recreating previous Universal theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan has developed and expanded …
Koyasan - Mt Koya at Night

Koyasan: An Amazing Adventure

November 4, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Koyasan: Monks, Monasteries, and Mausoleums Koyasan is the closest the modern tourist will come to experiencing the true …
Universal Studios Japan Entrance 15th

The Best Hotels Near Universal Studios Japan 

October 28, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
No matter how old you get, there is always something a little magical at the idea of taking …
Reasons to Stay at a Ryokan

Staying at a Ryokan: An Unforgettable Experience

October 22, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Staying at a Ryokan So you’re going to Japan or you’re thinking about …

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