Quick Navigation Using public transport in JapanTravelling by shinkansen (bullet trains)Seat reservationsBuying shinkansen ticketsJapan Rail Pass – unlimited rail travel in JapanUsing busesTaking taxisMaking the most of Japanese Tourist Information…
Shodoshima is an island found in the Inland Sea of Japan – a relatively little-known but well worth exploring part of the Japanese archipelago. There are around 30,000 people living here. …
Is there such a thing as a cheap hotel in Tokyo? One of the most common, recurring myths about Japan is that it is prohibitively expensive. So expensive in fact that,…
I recently arrived back after our most recent 16 day Japan adventure. It was one full of discovery and variety, friends, family, seeing a friend’s band perform their first gig…
Our next adventure begins soon. This time around we have just over two weeks. In order to make the most of that time, we have planned an itinerary that takes in at…
I’m in the thick of planning my next set of adventures in Japan. And we’re using airmiles for the flight down to Nagasaki – so that one’s for free! I think it’s…
One of the biggest headline messages I want you to take on board when planning any trip in Japan, especially your first, is not to make the mistake of thinking…
When it comes to travel, many of us dream about being spontaneous. Suddenly deciding to up sticks and fly somewhere new with no real plan. Maybe even without a specific final…
Spring – or haru – is a perfect time of year to explore Japan. Across large parts of the archipelago the weather is bright, sunny and generally free of…
Planning a trip to Japan should be exciting! But it can also be daunting and the options for what to do potentially overwhelming. To help you get started, I’ve…