Virtual Tips About Spring in Japan

What is spring time like in Japan? What do I need to bring on my tour to Japan?

Where can you get Japanese Yen?

You can exchange cash at the airport or withdraw money at a convenience store using your debit or credit card. In this video, we explain how it works.

Japanese YEN

What does Japanese money look like? How can you tell the different coins and notes apart quickly?

PASMO and SUICA

IC cards for public transportation in Japan: There is no need to buy single train tickets each time, as there are useful IC cards for the public transportation system in Japan. In this video, we explain how they work.

Take your shoes off at entrance

Our Japanese English-speaking guide explains the rules surrounding shoes in Japan.

Unwritten Escalator Rules in Japan

Japanese English-speaking guide explains the unwritten rules surrounding the use of escalators in Japan.

How to Buy a Metro Ticket

The Tokyo subway system is divided into two companies: the Tokyo Metro and the Toei Metro. Watch this video to learn how to buy a ticket for the metro.

How to Buy a Shinkansen Ticket

The Shinkansen or bullet train is a network of high-speed rail lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo to help economic growth and development. Watch this video to learn how to buy a ticket for the shinkansen.

Virtual Tour of Kyoto Station Shinkansen

Watch this video to see how to get to the shinkansen platform in Kyoto Station.

Shin-Osaka Subway Station

Watch this video to see how to get to the Shin-Osaka subway station after getting off the Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka station.

A Virtual Tour of Imperial Palace Plaza

One of the most important visits on the journey through the metropolis of Tokyo is the imposing Imperial Palace. Near the newly renovated Tokyo station, walking directly you can see the first buildings that make up the palace

A Virtual Tour of Harajuku

Harajuku is one of the main points where the particular fashion style of Japanese young people comes together to form a wonderful area full of colorful places.

Gundam statue at Odaiba

On the futuristic island of Tokyo, Odaiba, in front of the modern “DiverCity” shopping center, is the life-size statue of one of the most iconic characters in Japanese animation, the giant robot “Gundam”.

Akihabara

For fans of Japanese animation such as anime and manga, Akihabara has become a kind of sacred place since in the whole area you can get thousands of titles and a wide variety of collectible figures as well as other types of objects made for the general “Otaku”.

Shinjuku

Shinjuku is known for its impressive streets full of neon signs. Throughout the territory, there is a wide variety of international cuisine and hundreds of department stores ranging from clothing stores to high-tech devices/p>

A Virtual Tour of Shibuya

One of the most famous areas in all of Tokyo is Shibuya. This bustling district was founded in March 1947. Nowadays, the construction of high-rise buildings for shopping malls is still going on. Shibuya’s newest addition is Shibuya Scramble Square, whose highest floor offers superb views of the city.

The Atomic Bomb Dome acts as a reminder of the force and unspeakable suffering caused by the bomb while continuing to symbolize the struggle to rid the world of nuclear weapons and achieve peace.

We highly recommend visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum while traveling to Hiroshima. It is especially interesting for those who want to understand more about the history of Japan and the importance of peace.

On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb in history exploded directly over the area that is now called the Peace Memorial Park. You can see monuments to commemorate what happened and to remind us of the importance of peace.

The Toro Nagashi Festival literally means ‘flowing stone lamp’. This festival is a wonderful event that you will surely never forget if you experience it. Many people gather around the river to observe this light show while remembering what happened on August 6, 1945.

Miyajima Island is located in the west of Hiroshima Bay, 20 km away from the city of Hiroshima. Although it is a small island, it has mountains 500 meters high, a fairly steep coast, deep valleys, and waterfalls. The mystical island is especially known for its floating torii gate.

The original name for Miyajima is Itsukushima, and it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With the aim of raising awareness about Hiroshima and its history, Hiroshima castle was erected from the ruins in 1958. You can go inside, and there are four floors of exhibits. The castle was built in the image and likeness of the original, only now it is a museum.

Okunoshima (rabbit island) is a 15-minute ferry ride from Tadanoumi Port with services leaving roughly every 30 – 45 minutes. This video shows what to expect on the way there!

In the prefecture of Hiroshima, in the Takehara area, there is a very peculiar and mysterious island that attracts thousands of tourists a year who want to see its small and tender inhabitants.

Okunoshima, better known as The Rabbit Island, welcomes visitors who wish to interact with the tender inhabitants of the Island. Following these rules, you can enjoy the wonderful experience of being in Okunoshima, the Rabbit Island.

The Umeda Sky Building is one of the symbols of the city of Osaka. The building’s architecture and history make it worth a visit!

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. It is the most beautiful and important shrine in Osaka, and without a doubt, one of the most beautiful in the whole country.

The Imamiya Ebisu Shinto shrine is the most famous among the small shrines in Osaka. It is located in the Naniwa district.

For those who visit the Japanese region of Kansai for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see destination.

The lively entertainment area of Dotonbori is the most famous tourist destination in Osaka. The striking neon lights, its extravagant signage, and the variety of restaurants and bars make it popular!

The Shinsekai district in Osaka is very interesting to venture out to and explore. The atmosphere has a retro aspect that will make you feel like you have returned to the Japan of the Showa period (years 1926-1989).