The Narita International Airport is one of two airports that serve the greater metropolitan area of Tokyo. It handles a significant number of Japan’s domestic and international flights, and is approximately 60 kilometres from downtown Tokyo. Located in Chiba Prefecture, specifically in Narita City, the airport offers a number of transportation options going to central [...]
Sightseeing cruises around Japan are a fun and exciting way to see the beauty and explore the treasures of the country. Because Japan is home to many different bodies of water, tourists may choose to include a cruise on a river or bay on their itineraries to mix things up a bit and spice up [...]
Nara is a city in the Kansai region acknowledged for its ancient shrines and temples. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, which refers to several landmarks that have played significant roles in Japanese history. What to See With all of its centuries-old temples and [...]
Japan is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. Its more than 6,800 islands are home to a wide array of sights and attractions that lure millions of visitors from around the world, whether it is summer, autumn, winter or spring. For those who have not been there yet, the following are only five of [...]
Matsumoto is a popular tourist city in Nagano Prefecture, largely because of the Matsumoto Castle, which is one of the country’s most stunning original castles. How to get there From Shinjuku Station, I boarded the Limited Express Super Azusa train that took me to Matsumoto Station in about two and a half hours. The trip [...]
How to get there On my recent trip to Japan, I stayed in Hakata for a few days and included a day trip to Nagasaki on my itinerary. From Hakata Station, I took the Limited Express Kamome train (covered by my Japan Rail Pass) early in the morning and arrived at Nagasaki Station two hours [...]
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