December, January, February and June are its quietest months, and if you’d rather not join the queues, arrive early in the morning or visit on a weekday. Who should visit?: Himeji is an easy day trip from Osaka or Kyoto and is a spectacular example of Japanese architecture....
There is nothing like Japan. A unique country with a unique culture and some of the friendliest people in the world. The world’s biggest city, Tokyo, is fascinating. I have also visited Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, the Japanese countryside and the remote territories of Okinawa and Ogasawara. Ogasawa...
Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, and in some ways, may come as a more offbeat recommendation. It’s certainly less touristy than Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. Sapporo and Hokkaido generally are becoming more and more popular with visitors who want to see a differen...
If traveling from Osaka or Kyoto, you can also take the Premium Express Shimakaze.If you’re looking to take a slow and easy route, you can take the Mie Kotsu Bus from Ikebukuro Station, Yokohama Station, or Tachikawa Station. It’s a roughly 9-hour ride, but you’ll be able to ...
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The best places to visit in Japan shouldn’t be limited to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. While the popular triangle is certainly convenient—and memorable—for visitors, there’s so much more to the Land of the Rising Sun than these three major cities. In fact, Japan’s true beauty lies in...
Getting fromTokyo to KyotoorOsaka to Kyoto,or from anywhere in Japan is easywith theJapan Rail Pass. You should take the Shinkansen Hikari train from eitherTokyoStation or Shinagawa Station in centralTokyo, and arrive atKyotoStation. Three trains run on the Tokaido Shinkansen line: Nozomi, Hikar...
Private Osaka tour, skip the lines! SGD90.43 🚗✨ One-day tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka! Only SGD 47.81! 🚌🦌🏯 Introduction to Osaka Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and is situated in the Kansai region. It is known for its lively atmosphere, delicious food, and ...
as well as during the fall when the autumn leaves change color. This beautiful city was once the capital ofJapanand remains one of the most remarkable cities in the country. Located on the island of Honshu and to the north ofOsaka,Kyotois also famous for its traditional Japanese ...
Nachi Falls is 436 feet tall waterfall making it the tallest one in Japan which is even visible from the Pacific Ocean. It is located near one of the three Kumano shrines Nachi Taishi and you can reach it by train from Kyoto or Osaka. The shrine is more than a thousand years old, alt...