Hakone Mountain Resort : The most popular weekend trip from Tokyo
Hakone is primarily famous for its many hot springs and fantastic views of Mount Fuji. It’s easy to get to and the sights to see are breathtaking.
Professional tour guide Andrew is an expert Japanese culture, economy, politics etc. Andrew has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.
Personal experience of life in Japan
Hakone is primarily famous for its many hot springs and fantastic views of Mount Fuji. It’s easy to get to and the sights to see are breathtaking.
In this article I will introduce the fastest, most convenient and cheapest option to get from Narita Airport to central Tokyo.
Kanazawa, also known as little Kyoto, famous for six element garden Kenrokuen, Samurai houses and Hihgashi geishas distric. It is Japan’s a capital of gold.
Hotel recommendations in different areas of Japan. Many of the hotels I have mentioned are either hotels I have stayed in myself or have been staying in with other groups of travellers. All the hotels are in good locations from which it is easy to travel.
I’m sharing my experience of my first trip to the Capital of Capitals. How I welcomed the New Year in Kyoto what surprised a gaijin foreigner unfamiliar with Japanese culture.
The capital of capitals. Cradle of culture. The city of a thousand temples. City of Emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. Alpha and Omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you’ve traveled in Japan and haven’t visited Kyoto, you haven’t been to the real Japan.
Impressions of Okinawa, a tropical Japanese island. What to see, where to go. A story about a unique local restaurant with more than fifty years of history.
This article takes a look at three of Japan’s most beautiful landscapes: Matsushima Archipelago, Amanohashidate and Miyajima Island of the Gods.
Hiroshima is world famous as the city where the atomic bomb was dropped. Tips on what to see in Hiroshima and the legendary Miyajima Island.
Japanese names and surnames can have a variety of meanings. The most popular surnames and the history of the most interesting surname are mentioned in the article.
Comprehensive article about Fukuoka Japan’s sixth largest city and second largest port city. The city is international trade centre since ancient times.
The resort town of Karuizawa receives around ６ million tourists a year. The history of Karuizawa and tips on what to see in this popular Japanese resort.
Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited tourist destinations in Japan. But the Land of the Rising Sun has much more to offer than urban concrete jungles or thousands of temples. Japan is also home to traditional villages, untouched nature. Anyone from the chef to the CEO of the biggest company, from the retiree to the student, travellers with the most varied hobbies and leisure pursuits will find something to their heart’s.
First to Japan I came back in 2003. I joke that I have been living in Japan practically since the last century. In this article, I will give you an overview of the main tourist attractions to visit in the Tokyo megapolis. The tips are intended to take into account a 2-day itinerary.
Kyoto. Capital of capitals.The cradle of culture.City of a thousand temples. City of emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. The alpha and omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you have travelled in Japan and have not visited Kyoto, you have not been to the real Japan. In this article, I will look at the main tourist attractions to visit in Kyoto, the heart of Japan. The tips are designed to fit into a 2-day itinerary.
I have lived in Japan since almost the last century. Not only have I lived there, but I've also studied, worked for a huge corporation, and visited over a hundred schools in Tokyo. So my experience about Japan is multidimensional. Travelling with a guide who follows the news of the country day by day, who is interested in different areas, gives a whole new quality to the trip.
I have been to almost 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures. From Hokkaido in the north to the tropics in Okinawa I've travelled for both business and personal reasons. I've visited all the tourist hotspots and more in person.
Tourist travel in Japan is usually limited to wherever fast trains (shinkanse) can take you. However, if you want to see a truly authentic Japan, travelling by car opens up other possibilities. I drive a Nissan Serena, so I can organise exclusive offers for four travellers.
Working as a tour guide was not and is not my main job, so I can offer excellent value for money based on my compentence. I just enjoy interacting with different people and sharing my knowledge.
Having lived in Japan for more than twenty years, I have explored the country through and through. I share with you my travel accounts. I hope you find some of the information useful if you decide to explore this beautiful country.
