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  • March 9, 2021

    How to Get to Osaka

    As Japan’s third largest city, Osaka is a huge metropolis with a big reputation. A city of shopping, eating and nightlife, Osaka is a bit more brash than Tokyo and a lot less refined than Kyoto. ...
  • March 5, 2021

    10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto

    Japan's former capital and most historic city attracts visitors from all over the world. Home to many of the country's most important temples and shrines, Kyoto is blessed with some truly beautif...
  • March 2, 2021

    Where to Stay in Kyoto & Nara?

    Lying within close proximity of each other, Kyoto and Nara both served as the seats of power for the majority of Japan's history. While the name and imagery of Kyoto will be immediately familiar ...
  • March 1, 2021

    Where to Stay in Osaka & Kansai International Airport?

    As Japan’s third largest city it’s something of an understatement to say that Osaka is big. Huge would be a better description – huge, exciting and confusing. Much like visiting Tokyo, getting th...
  • October 21, 2020

    Best Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts: Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Seki Onsen & Lotte Arai

    Sitting at the southern end of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko Kogen is not actually within Nagano however given its closer proximity to many Nagano ski resorts – rather than the other resorts of Niiga...
  • October 20, 2020

    Madarao Mountain Resort

    Lying across the valley from the more famous Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao somewhat lies in the shadow of its better known and larger neighbour. But for those that make it there, Madarao offe...
  • October 20, 2020

    Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

    Located around 50km to the north-east of Nagano City, Nozawa Onsen is one of the most popular ski resorts in Central Japan. Boasting a long history as a hot spring town and place of healing, the ...
  • October 18, 2020

    How to Get to Tokyo

    As Japan’s sprawling capital city Tokyo will feature on almost every itinerary for first-time visitors, and for many, it will be the point of arrival and/or departure to the country. On this ...
  • October 16, 2020

    Best Way to Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?

    Located around 70km to the east of central Tokyo, Narita Airport is one of two international airports – along with Haneda Airport – servicing Japan’s capital. For many international visitors,...