Private lodging regulations will slightly vary in every region. We’ve created a simple summary of the private lodging regulations concerning popular sightseeing areas in Japan. Please also take note that there are many regions where rentals will not operate on the weekdays. Tokyo Area Chuo (the...
Now if you only have a few days to work like we did on a recent trip to Tokyo, trying to figure out how to best use your time and figuring out what’s “best” is a daunting task. The city is massive, the transportation is a criss-crossing maze, there are so many types of food...
Let’s face it, you could build a whole staycation around Tokyo’s epic parks alone. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea whisk you away to a world of magic and adventure, Japan-style. Think of soaring through the sky with Peter Pan in Neverland or battling sea monsters in the Lost River Del...
Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. Previously a smallcastle town, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 whenTokugawa Ieyasuestablished his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's largest cities. With theMeiji Restorationof 1868, theempero...
Rural area famous for Sanzenin Temple. 4.1 ★★★ 452 Western Kyoto Arashiyama•• Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto. 4.4 ★★★ 2,844 Kokedera•• Called moss temple because of its garden. 4.2 ★★★ 399 KatsuraVilla...
It was our final two nights in the Nikko area and what a way to finish it off! Staying at one ofJapan’sluxurious ryokans is worth the splurge for a night or two, with hot spring baths, private meals, and incredible guest rooms. ...
Tokyo 4 Days There’s no better place to begin exploring Japan thanTokyo. Not everyone agrees. But wander along the neon-splattered avenues of Shinjuku, sip on abiiru(beer) in a traditionalizakaya, or snatch a moment of relaxation in Yoyogi Park, and you’ll discover whyTokyosnagged the ...
Get expert advice on where to stay and what to do in Kyoto, Japan. Find the best hotels, top attractions, must try food and shopping destinations in Kyoto.
Running east-to-west, the vast Marunouchi and Yaesu area borders Tokyo Station, one of Japan’s most famous terminal stations. We recommend taking a coffee break to watch the joggers circling the loop around the lush outer gardens of the Imperial Palace and enjoying a stroll down Marunouchi Na...
As I had already made a reservation for a geisha experience in the evening, I did not feel the need to linger too long in the Gion area. The Gion district is at the fringe of downtown Kyoto, where the main shopping and dining areas are located. Nishiki Market, also known as Kyoto's...