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Getting To & Around Okinawa
Located around 1600km to the southwest of Tokyo and surrounded by the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, the main islands of Okinawa are most easily accessed by flying with ferries connecting to smaller islands. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Okinawa? — Getting to Okinawa by Flight — Getting to Okinawa by Ferry — Getting Around the Islands by Ferry — Getting Around: Rent a Car & Drive Yourself — 25 Things to Do Around Okinawa & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan The islands of Okinawa rank as some of the most beautiful and rewarding destinations in Japan. located […]
How to Get to Hiroshima
A stop on the San’yo Shinkansen line, Hiroshima Station is easy and convenient to reach with local train, tram and bus services running from the station to the most popular destinations in the city. On this page you’ll find the following information: — Where is Hiroshima? — How to Get to Hiroshima — 15 Things to Do Around Hiroshima & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan Hiroshima is a city known for the tragedy of its past and position as the first, and one of only two cities, to have been subjected to nuclear attack. The dropping of the bomb on August 6th 1945 and its ongoing, […]
How to Get to Kobe
As a stop on the San’yo Shinkansen line along with local and regional lines, Kobe can be accessed via multiple stations and a range of services. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kobe? — How to Get to Kobe — 15 Things to Do Around Kobe & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan Kobe can be enjoyed as a day-trip from nearby or Osaka or as an overnight or multi-day visit. One of Japan’s most important and historic port cities, Kobe is proud of its maritime past. One of the first ports to open to foreigners following the Meiji Restoration of […]
Getting To & Around Shikoku
For most international visitors, especially those holding a Japan Rail (JR) Pass, Shikoku is most easily accessed by train with the option of also traveling by ferry, air, express bus or driving yourself. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Shikoku? — How to Get to Shikoku — Getting to Shikoku by Train — Getting Around Shikoku — 30 Things to Do Around Shikoku & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan Separated from Japan’s main island of Honshu by the Seto Inland Sea, Shikoku sits quietly by itself and often goes overlooked by international visitors. It shouldn’t be. Shikoku is one of […]
How to Get to Himeji
Running from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station in Fukuoka, the San’yo Shinkansen includes a stop at Himeji Station, making it quick and easy to get to. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Himeji? — How to Get to Himeji — 7 Things to Do Around Himeji & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan Himeji can be enjoyed as a daytrip from Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima or as an overnight visit staying at a hotel around the station. The city is most famous for its iconic castle – considered the most beautiful in Japan – along with the mountain temple complex […]
How to Get to Nikko
Located around two hours to the north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, the World Heritage-listed shrines and temples of Nikko draw millions of visitors each year. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Nikko? — How to Get to Nikko — JR Nikko Station vs Tobu-Nikko Station — Getting Around Nikko — 20 Things to Do Around Nikko & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan Nikko can be enjoyed as a day-trip from the capital or as an overnight or multi-day visit. The shrine and temple complex can be enjoyed in one day however to get the most out of your time […]
20 Best Onsen Towns in Nagano & Central Japan
Japan is blessed with countless natural hot springs and many historic ‘onsen’ towns, some of which have drawn visitors to them for more than one thousand years. You can find onsen in all areas of the country with some of the very best located in our home region of Nagano and Central Japan. On this page you will find the following information: — Best Onsen Towns in Nagano & Central Japan — Recommended Onsen in Nagano City — ‘Onsen’ in Japan: Everything You Need to Know — Book an Onsen Guesthouse in Nagano As stated below, we have not ranked our suggestion of the twenty best towns in terms of […]
Visit Matsumoto City: Everything You Need to Know
Most famous for its 400-year old castle, Matsumoto is a small but lively city with a rich history, a famous traditional craft industry and burgeoning arts and dining scene. On this page you will find the following information: — Where Is Matsumoto? — Recommended Highlights of Matsumoto — 25 Things To Do Around Matsumoto & Where To Stay — Tours In & Around Matsumoto — Getting To & From Matsumoto — Suggested Day-Trips & Next Destinations From Matsumoto — Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator Located in Nagano Prefecture, the city lies in a valley below the high mountain peaks of Japan’s highest mountain range – mountains […]
Japan Adventure Travel: Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering, Caving & Climbing
Within easy access of Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, our home region of Central Japan boasts the best hiking, trekking and mountaineering in the country. It is here that you will find the majority of Japan’s tallest mountains, expansive forests, pristine river and seemingly endless trails ranging in duration and charter. On this page you will find the following information: 1 / Best Hiking Areas in Central Japan 2 / Recommended Trails in Central Japan 3 / Trekking & Mountaineering inc. Caving & Rock-Climbing 4 / Popular Outdoor Stores in Japan 5 / Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator For more travel adventures experiences and destinations, see […]