Discover Japan's best onsen experiences this cherry blossom season. Unwind in stunning hot springs surrounded by blooms. Plan your magical getaway now! READ MORE Experience Japan: Scenic Train from Hakone to Kyoto in Autumn Embark on a breathtaking journey from Hakone to Kyoto, witnessing Japan'...
1. Beer The first beverage is beer, a staple for foreign tourists as well as Japanese people. Most places will primarily offer domestic lagers, but some izakayas also have options such as foreign ales and locally-brewed beers. When pouring a beer in Japan, it is common to purposely create...
Japan is home to manyvolcanoes, which is why there are more than20,000 onsen facilitieslocated across the country. While there are onsens in Tokyo, if you head to more rural areas, you will discover many more onsens, as well as onsen towns where traditional Japanese inns are gathered in ...
I’ve seen two different methods for using local buses in Japan. Some you board from the front and a flat rate fare is deposited into a slot. Others you board from the centre, take a numbered ticket, and pay the fare when disembarking at the front. How to use buses that board from ...
Ticket prices are as follows: Adults– 3,300 yen Aged 12 to 17– 2,200 yen Aged 6 to 11– 1,100 yen Aged 5 and under– Free However, there’s a catch. To get tickets,you need to have a Nintendo account, and enter into a lotterysystem. ...
Senso-ji is Tokyo’s oldest temple and one of the city’s most popular and atmospheric attractions There are approximately 25,000 hot spring sources in Japan, and over 3,000onsenwith bathing facilities, where you can enjoy the health benefits of these warm, mi...
TIP:Find out how you can save time purchasing the Tokyo Subway Pass in advance and how to redeem it at ticket machineshere. NOTE:Pictured below is myManacaIC card, the only difference to the Suica is that it was issued inNaganorather than Tokyo. But it works for me throughout Japan wit...
Dive into adventure at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan during the Marine Festival! Discover ticket info and fun activities that make a splash. Plan your visit today! READ MORE Family-Friendly Stays in Osaka: Where to Stay Near the Castle Discover the best family-friendly stays in Osaka near the Castle...
What happens if I board the Nozomi with a JR Pass (but without a ticket)? As the JR Pass is not a valid ticket on the Nozomi, it means you’ll eligible to pay the normal fare for the ride. This can add up quickly, for instance a one way ride Tokyo – Kyoto is about 15.000 ye...
At some stations, there’s not even a ticket booth in sight. The hour-long train ride gives a full view of Mount Fuji when the sky is clear. The rice fields and old homes that still have tile roofs resemble a scene from Miyazaki’s animated movie “My Neighbor Totoro.” Traveler...