Category: Japan

Shikoku is one of Japan’s four main islands (the others being Honshu, Kyushu, and Hokkaido). It measures approximately 750 kilometers in circumference and is the smallest of the four islands. It is located north of the Seto Inland Sea and is surrounded by Kyushu, the Sanyo region, and the Kansai region. Shikoku is composed of […]

This article is about how to understand the Kansai Thru Pass map, which is used in conjunction with the Kansai Thru Pass. If you don’t plan on using this transportation ticket, you can skip reading it. However, if you do plan on using the Kansai Thru Pass, it’s important to understand how to read this […]

La Vista Hakodate Bay is part of the renowned Dormy Inn hotel group. I learned about it from a local TV show or a Japanese variety show that featured La Vista Hakodate Bay. The show mentioned that this hotel won the top spot in Japan’s Best Breakfast popularity poll, and they even followed a family […]

The Jingo-ji Temple in Takao is a famous scenic spot for enjoying autumn leaves. The best time to admire the red leaves usually starts from early November. The nearby Kozan-ji Temple is also a World Cultural Heritage site and worth visiting. Therefore, if you want to plan a trip to the Kyoto-Takao area during the […]

If you love Kyoto and its traditional Japanese culture, consider visiting Kanazawa during your Hokuriku trip. Plan a one-day tour to explore Kanazawa’s attractions, such as the famous Tsuzumi-mon Gate at Kanazawa Station, the seasonal illumination at Kenrokuen Garden, the historically significant Kanazawa Castle Park, the bustling Omicho Market, and the charming Higashi Chaya District. […]

The 2024 Shirakawa-go Light-Up information has been released! Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a popular destination in Japan’s Hokuriku region. Whether you’re planning a solo trip or a group tour, this spot remains a top attraction. The annual light-up event is a must-see spectacle that everyone should experience at least once in their […]

When visiting Hakodate, I usually choose to stay near Hakodate Station. Previously, I have stayed at Super Hotel Hakodate, Hakodate LOISIR (now Four Points by Sheraton), and Hakodate La Vista. For my stay in February 2019, I chose Route Inn Hakodate Ekimae (official website). Route Inn is a nationwide chain of business hotels in Japan. […]

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is located between Kyoto and Shiga (Otsu). Therefore, to visit Enryaku-ji Temple, you can either go up the mountain from the Kyoto side or from the Otsu side. The tickets for the pilgrimage before going up the mountain are relatively expensive, but both sides have transportation options. The new version of the […]

When we visit various attractions in Hyogo Prefecture, we usually consider going to Kobe first, which is the Sannomiya area, and then from there, we can go to Arima Onsen, Himeji, Akashi, and other places. Therefore, the transportation from Osaka to Kobe is particularly important. However, for beginners who are traveling to the Kansai region […]

Kansai Airport is Japan’s second-largest airport and the first to operate 24 hours a day. Due to the increasing number of tourists visiting the Kansai region, Kansai Airport has become insufficient to meet the demand.