Uncovering Japan’s Spectacular Sustainable Accommodation
Do you dream of escaping noisy bustling cities, spending more time in unspoilt nature and staying in sustainable accommodation in Japan?
You're not alone.
In a recent survey by Booking.com, 55% of global travellers said they are looking to go ‘off-grid’ for their next trip.
Thankfully, Japan boasts a selection of spectacular low-impact, eco-friendly and sustainable accommodation that will comfortably fulfil your dreams.
From the misty mountains of Hokkaido in the north, to the lush forests of Yakushima in the south, these secluded retreats offer a unique blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and sustainable accommodation.
Are you ready for your eco-friendly adventure?
Japanese Knife Experiences Quiz
Discover the art of crafting Japanese knives with these rare and exclusive hands-on Japanese knife experiences with traditional artisans.
From crafting a kitchen knife in Tokyo, to forging a samurai knife in Nagoya, to making your own culinary knife in Osaka, crafting unique blades in Kyoto, these small-group/private workshops offer unique opportunities to learn from master artisans.
Immerse yourself in centuries-old techniques, from hammering red-hot steel to polishing with natural whetstones. Create personalised knives engraved with your name, and take home a piece of Japan's rich culinary heritage.
Answer just a few quick questions and I'll give you my personal recommendation for the best Japanese knife experience for you.
Where to Stay for Ghibli Park, Aichi Prefecture
Recently, a Travel Planning Support service client asked about accommodation near to Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture. (Note: this is a different attraction from the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.)
He was interested staying in a ryokan if possible, but wasn't sure what the best lodging options were.
There are some practical issues with looking to stay in a ryokan anywhere near Ghibli Park:
1. there aren't many decent ryokan options nearby
2. any good ryokan are no closer/quicker than Nagoya city itself
3. by their nature, ryokan are often not well connected for transportation meaning it will take longer to get the to Park than if you were to stay in Nagoya (and public transit will mostly go via Nagoya for the train connections anyhow).
The train station closest to Ghibli Park is Aichikyuhakuinenkoen station. You can catch a train from Nagoya station to Aichikyuhakuinenkoen station, taking just 49 minutes.
Nagoya is certainly worth an overnight in its own right, so given the practical problems above, I'd definitely recommend staying in Nagoya for 1 night.
Take a look at my Nagoya City Guide for more on what to see and do in the city. It's also known for its distinctive food culture that your children might appreciate.
In terms of accommodation in Nagoya, although not ryokan (there aren't any decent quality ones in the city) these hotels all have onsen:
Dormy Inn Premium Nagoya Sakae
Nagoya Crown Hotel
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
Other quality hotels in the city worth considering are:
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya
For this client I'd already built in stays at several other ryokan during his trip, so not being able to stay in another one near Ghibli Park wasn't any great loss.
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Big Update to Resource Library (New Guides Added and Redesign)
I've just completed a big update and redesign of the Resource Library.
It includes eBooks, guides, maps, checklists and planners that will make your trip planning easier.
There were a bunch of big (and popular) guides from the site that I hadn't added - such as my Island Guides.
Currently, there's 50+ guides in the Resource Library.
So, not only have I added a whole bunch of new guides to the Library, but I've also updated the design - which should make it quicker and easier for you to find what you want.
All resources are now placed into one of 5 Categories, they are:
- Island Guides
- City Guides
- Planning Guides
- Experience Guides
- Destination Guides
and using the table of contents at the top of the page you can instantly jump to and download any guide you're looking for.
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