Category: Japan

  • How many days to spend in Osaka, Japan: build your perfect itinerary

    How many days to spend in Osaka, Japan: build your perfect itinerary

    Osaka is located in the Kansai region in western Japan. This region is home to some of the oldest temples in Japan. It’s an incredible place to visit and there is so much to see and do. Osaka is Japan’s third-largest city, with a population of almost 2.7 million people. It is a city full…

  • 14 AMAZING DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM TOKYO

    14 AMAZING DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM TOKYO

    Tokyo is an amazing, vibrant city. There are many popular tourist attractions in Tokyo to see. A visit to Tokyo will keep you busy for days. But, if you have some free time, you might want to explore these day trips to take from Tokyo. It might even offer you a break from the hustle…

  • WHERE TO STAY IN KYOTO / JAPAN

    WHERE TO STAY IN KYOTO / JAPAN

    If you’re heading to Kyoto, you won’t be disappointed with all the incredible sights you will see. That’s the thing, though. There are so many amazing tourist attractions in Kyoto, that you may be wondering about just exactly where to stay in Kyoto? There is no airport in Kyoto, so most likely you will be…

  • 1 DAY KYOTO ITINERARY / ARASHIYAMA

    1 DAY KYOTO ITINERARY / ARASHIYAMA

    There are so many amazing things to do in Kyoto! If you need help to decide on what to do at Arashiyama, maybe this 1-day itinerary of Arashiyama can help. It details five of the best things to do in Arashiyama, Kyoto. When I visited, I spent the morning spent at Kinkakuji Temple. The next…

  • VISITING KINKAKUJI / KYOTO / JAPAN

    VISITING KINKAKUJI / KYOTO / JAPAN

    Kinkaku-ji temple, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of the most iconic temples in Kyoto, Japan. It is a Zen Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visiting Kinkakuji in Kyoto should be at the top of your Japan itinerary. Kyoto is the best city to visit in Japan if you want to visit…

  • 10 DAY ITINERARY / JAPAN

    10 DAY ITINERARY / JAPAN

    Japan is an island country of the Asian continent. It consists of over 6,500 islands. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is the most populated city in the world. The local currency is the Yen and 100 Yen converts to just below $1 USD. An easy way to do quick conversions in your…

  • 1 DAY TOUR OF KYOTO BY BICYCLE / JAPAN

    1 DAY TOUR OF KYOTO BY BICYCLE / JAPAN

    For a different way of sightseeing, why not look at completing your own one day tour of Kyoto by bicycle? As part of a 5 day itinerary of Kyoto, on one of the days I was going to buy an all day bus pass to visit some popular locations. However, the accommodation I was staying…

  • TRAVELLING SYDNEY TO OSAKA / JAPAN

    TRAVELLING SYDNEY TO OSAKA / JAPAN

    [lwptoc numeration=”none” title=”Jump to:”] Kate and I leave home about 10.30pm the night before we are due to fly out to Japan and drive the 5 hours to Sydney. I stopped halfway for a little nap, but neither of us could sleep as we were too excited! Our flight is due to depart from Sydney…

  • TRAVEL PLANNING / JAPAN

    TRAVEL PLANNING / JAPAN

    I’ve always wanted to travel but starting a family early meant that has been out of the question for some time now. I always told the kids that when they turned 18, I would take them to a destination of their choice. Then because I was getting a bit antsy, I lowered the age limit…