If you are spending the winter in Japan, you have to check out its top-rated ski resorts. Known for their high quality, light, powder snow, these Japanese resorts take the snow season very seriously and have excellent areas and equipment for maximum enjoyment of various ski activities. Niseko Regarded as the most popular ski resort in [...]
If you are going on a trip to Tokyo and are on a tight budget, there are a ton of things to see and do that won’t cost you even a single yen. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Want to enjoy a panoramic view of the bustling Tokyo metropolis from 202 metres above the ground? When [...]
The earliest castles in Japan were built around the 15th century as part of citadels where the central government’s leaders and military personnel took up residence. Today, several centuries later, these have become icons that attract millions of tourists each year. The following are some of the best Japanese castles – check them out: Matsumoto [...]
The onsen, or hot spring, is a unique experience that all visitors to Japan should try. The following are some of the most highly recommended Japanese onsen and should be put on your must-do list: Noboribetsu Found in the Hokkaido region, Noboribetsu is a Japanese city that has become synonymous to onsen. It is widely [...]
If you are looking for the best day trips to take from Tokyo, the following are places that you should not miss: Kawaguchiko Kawaguchiko, a small town in the Yamanashi Prefecture, is quite popular for its fantastic views of Mount Fuji. It offers some of the best locations for taking breathtaking and spectacular photographs of [...]
The Japan Rail Pass is valid for use not only on the Shinkansen or bullet trains, but also on JR buses all over the country. JR Local Bus Routes Covered By The Japan Rail Pass JR city buses have the JR logo on their bodies, so it is very easy to spot them. If you [...]
