by Jan | Oct 29, 2020 | Japan
Japan is a chain of islands, long, narrow and mountainous, and the best way to see all of it is its superb rail networks. So, rather than drive, we built our Japan tour around the Japan rail pass, bought before we reached Japan, which allowed us unlimited rides on the...
by Jan | Mar 10, 2020 | Japan
When in Tokyo, would you like to take a break from the palaces, gardens, and temples? Or perhaps the kids want to go to a fun place? Odaiba is the place to go! Odaiba is a spacious man-made island built on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay. It offers a fresh look from the...
by Jan | Feb 9, 2020 | Japan
Are you heading to Japan, but not sure where to go? Do take in charming Osaka, a city often overlooked in the typical Tokyo-Kyoto schedule. Osaka, the second largest of the cities in Japan, can feel like a bustling maze to many visitors. We squeezed in two days to...
by Jan | Jul 30, 2019 | Japan
Ever looked down into a live volcano from the very edge of its crater? Not some teeny-weeny sleepy little volcano either. It erupted just 3 years ago, stands a full mile above sea level, and is one of the largest in the world. Where would you find such a gem? In...
by Jan | Jul 24, 2019 | Japan
Hokkaido, anyone? Well, it’s somewhat far off, right at the North of Japan. The best way to get there is on a bullet train (Shinkansen) which takes you through the Seikan Tunnel – the world’s longest tunnel running under the sea, all of 54 km long, reaching 240...
by Jan | Jul 20, 2019 | Japan
When in Japan, be Japanese. Well, if not all the time, at least for a day. This is what took us to Asamushi Onsen for a night at a Japanese Ryokan. What is a Ryokan? A Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that gives you dinner and breakfast, both meals being...
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