Japan Travel Guide
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Nakasendo Trail Travel Guide
If you are planning to walk a part of the Nakasendo trail to see the pretty old post towns and natural beauty in between, this travel guide will be of use for you.
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Tsumago Post Town Travel Guide
Tsumago is one of the most popular old post towns to visit on the Nakasendo Trail because it is so well-preserved. Learn more about its history and what you can see there today.
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Yudanaka Snow Monkeys Travel Guide | Nagano
Yudanaka, rich in natural hot springs, is located deep in the mountains of the Yamanouchi area in Nagano. Some 200 monkeys live in this area. Watching them bathe just like humans do is fun!
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Fujisan World Heritage Center
The Fujisan World Heritage Center wants to educate people on the geography and history of the popular mountain. Find out what to expect from a visit!
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Mt Takao : Easy Hiking Near Tokyo
Mt Takao was introduced in the Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism as a place that is relatively close to the center of Tokyo where you can discover the ‘real Japan’.
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Panasonic Center Odaiba | Tokyo Guide
A visit to RiSuPia is interesting for everyone who likes to see what the future has in store technology-wise. Both kids and adults will have a fun time exploring this free museum.
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Narita Airport
Narita Airport is located about 60 km outside of Tokyo, in the city of Narita. If you have a layover in Narita of at least 4 hours you can visit nearby Narita city which is only a train ride of 15 minutes away.
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Asakusa Sensoji Temple | Tokyo
Sensoji temple is one of the top tourist spots in Tokyo, which is no wonder as the temple has a long and interesting history and wonderful traditional architecture.
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Nezu Shrine | Tokyo
Nezu shrine from 1705 has the oldest surviving Shinto shrine building in Tokyo. Having survived the war, it is considered a heritage of high cultural importance. In spring, there are gorgeous flowers in the grounds.
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National Showa Memorial Museum | Tokyo Guide
The National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how the common citizen lived in Japan during the mid to late 20th century.
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Zojoji Temple | Tokyo
This former family temple of the Tokugawa clan is a must-see if you are in the area. There is an impressive garden with a large number of jizo statues, and daily Buddhist ceremonies are held.
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Gotokuji Temple | Tokyo
Gotokuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. What sets this temple apart from the rest are the thousands of small cat statues that you can find here. What’s the story behind these cats?
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Yasukuni Shrine | Tokyo
The Yasukuni shrine is considered one of the most important shrines in Japan. It is also a controversial shrine because this is where Japan’s war dead are honored. Learn more about the shrine and its controverse.
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Shinjuku Gyoen | Tokyo Guide
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility. A visit to this large garden is a nice break from the cityscape of the surrounding area.
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hexaRide and Tyffonium VR in Odaiba
Hidden within a magnificent shopping center in Odaiba is an attraction that is for those who are looking to dive into the world of virtual reality. hexaRide is a fun virtual reality ride that lets you watch a 10-minute anime movie in VR.
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Ueno Park | Tokyo Guide
The Ueno Park in Tokyo has many temples and museums, and it is one of the most famous places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.
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Village Owl Cafe in Harajuku
In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct contact with real owls. It is one of the many animal cafes in Tokyo.
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Haneda Airport in Tokyo
Haneda airport is located less than 30 minutes and 15 km south-east of central Tokyo. The airport is well linked to central Tokyo, and if you have the option to choose we recommend you to land in Haneda.
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Hamamatsucho Station Area
There are many hotels in the Hamamatsucho Station area, but what is there to do here? And is the area well-connected to the rest of Tokyo?
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Tokyo Skytree
The Tokyo Skytree is the holder of the record for the world’s tallest tower and the observation deck offers some of the most amazing views over the whole Tokyo area.