You will have to be careful while taking a decision about “where to visit in Japan?” so that you don’t miss a thing. Many things have changed over the years in Japan. New hotels, restaurants, gardens, resorts, shopping malls have been built to amuse and entertain the tourists. Althou...
If you do choose to visit Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are in bloom just be aware that is insanely busy all around the city at this time and everything is more expensive. Cherry blossom season is in the spring (April is the main month) so make sure to book early. 8. Admire The C...
If contemporary art is not your thing, I would recommend you drop by anyways and check out the free exhibits. See ways to experience (12) 11. D. T. Suzuki Museum 446 Speciality Museums By AndreasinJapan This is a small but very elegant museum dedicated to the life and work of Daisetsu...
Most pictures of the forest can't hold a candle to the real thing. What you see on the web is just a fraction of the magical experience, so make sure you add this to your itinerary! Tip Visit the grove early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowds! 3.Kyoto Te...
of free-roaming rabbits that are totally unafraid of people. The chance to see them up close and even feed them is a sweet, safe, fun thing that’s great for little ones. That said, like any wild animal, they can nip – you don’t want to encourage the tots to touch or hold ...
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Being the most popular geisha district, the government financed Gion’s restoration by running all overhead utilities below the ground to maintain its original beauty, tradition, and charm. Visiting the Minamiza Theatre, popular for its Kabuki shows, is an interesting thing to do in Kyoto. Kabuk...
Not the restaurants, the gift shops, all the admission prices, everything is cash only. The Japanese do not have a credit culture like the US does and you will commonly find businesses which simply don't take credit cards.The Snake exhibit is literally a few minutes' time - it's only ...
The meals are elaborate, seasonal, multi-course meals with artfully presented foods. Most ryokans will also have an onsen, communal bathing areas separated by gender. This was another thing I really wanted to experience in Japan, so staying in a ryokan was a great way to do both. ...
old locomotives which had actually run across Japan before. In addition to seeing the lineup of the trains, what is the most attractive part at the museum is to experience driving simulation of the modern train and even locomotives. The Railway Museum is also recommended to visit with kids....