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Kanto

Best Places to Visit in Chiba

Chiba prefecture is located just east of Tokyo and the number one most-visited for tourists is... Narita International Airport! A large part of the prefecture is made up of the Boso Peninsula, which offers popular tourists’ destinations especially for people from Kanto region. Chiba features one of the longest beaches in Japan (60 km!), a large aquarium, historical sites, one of the most important temples in the country, the most visited theme parks in Japan, and much more. Here are our recommended places to visit in Chiba.
Food & Drinks in Tokyo

10 Most Unique Restaurants In Tokyo

Eating establishments and bars can be found everywhere in Japan, and, like everywhere else, there is a wide range to cater everyone's needs. In Tokyo there is a wide range of trendy, unique, weird and crazy themed cafe's and restaurants. You have probably heard of the animal cafe's, the maid cafe's and many others. When you have visited "normal" restaurants/bars and you are looking for a different experience, consider one of the following places. It will be a unique experience guaranteed!
Osaka

Best Things to Do in Osaka – An Overview Per Area

Along with Tokyo, Osaka is one of the most urbanised cities in Japan. This harbour city is widely known for its' unique atmosphere and lively and welcoming people living there. The entire city is (quite literally) full of energy, and offers a totally different experience to visitors from what you can experience in Tokyo. The tasty local dishes, entertaining theme parks, and historical spots co-exist within the small, but also rapidly developing city. Let us help you understand the different areas of Osaka and their respective highlights!
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Places to visit in Kyoto

20 Popular Destinations in Kyoto: Enjoy Kyoto to the Fullest!

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is always listed among the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Along with the other cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, it has been through a rapid growth as a center of economy with its abundant sources of sightseeing spots which bring a huge benefit to the city. Once you open a travel guidebook on Japan, you probably get confused and feel lost as there are so many places to go and things to do there. In this article, we will divide the city into five main districts and tell you more about each area and its' highlights!
Hokkaido

15 Best Things To Do in Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the second largest and northernmost island in Japan. The prefecture is especially famous for rich nature including beautiful lakes, flower fields, and six (!) national parks to explore. In summer, many people try to escape the heath by making their way up north and enjoying the mountainous area. In winter there is no shortage of the famous of the amazing Japanese powder snow, that cover some of the best ski slopes in the world. Combine this with delicious local food including amazingly fresh prepared seafood and fruits like the Yubari melon, and you have no reason not to Hokkaido anymore.
Tohoku

Best Places To Visit In Aomori

Aomori is a prefecture in the Tohoku Region, about 700 kilometers north of Tokyo. It is the northernmost region facing Hokkaido across the sea with heavy snowfall every winter. The nature in the tip of Honshu island is of exceptional beauty with mountains, onsen, lakes and beaches. The capital city carries the same name, like many other prefectural capital cities, and is home to the famous Nebuta Festival, one of the best festivals in Tohoku and all of Japan. Although it is not necessarily listed among the most popular travel destinations in Japan, it offers enjoyable experiences for visitors! In this article, we will introduce some of the must visit places in Aomori prefecture!
Kyushu

Best Places to Visit in Nagasaki

Nagasaki prefecture is located on the west coast of Japan’s Kyushu Island. The prefecture, with a capital city that carries the same name, is known for its stunning nature including several volcanoes, forested offshore islands and hot-spring areas. Though, the unique history of the prefecture is what is more widely known. Today, Nagasaki offers many beautiful, interesting and historically important places and buildings. Here are our recommended places to visit in Nagasaki!
Day trips from Tokyo

Best Things to Do in Yokohama

Yokohama is Japans' second largest city in terms op population, about 3 mln inhabitants. The city is closely located to Tokyo, it takes about 30 minutes by train from Shibuya to Yokohama's famous to Chinatown. It is popular travel destination, also because of its close proximity to the ocean. Yokohama features beautiful Japanese gardens, one of the largest zoos in Japan, unique food museums, spectacular seaside views, and much more. Is Yokohama worth visit? We definitely think so! Let is tell you about our favourite places in Yokohama and decide for yourself!
Tohoku

Best Places to Visit in Yamagata

Yamagata is a prefecture located in the Tohoku region of Japan, famous for its great mountains, hot spring resorts and fruits! The prefecture is the largest producer of cherries - about 70% - and fresh seafoods are also easily available as it faces the Sea of Japan. Although not many tourists think of Yamagata prefecture as a travel destination when they are planning their trip, the prefecture in the north-west offers several experiences that you can never have in other urban areas like Tokyo. In this article, we will introduce places to visit in Yamagata!
Itinerary in Tokyo

24 hours in Ebisu, Daikanyama and Nakameguro

Just 15 minutes south of the famous and hectic Shibuya scramble crossing, you will find yourself in the stylish, hip neighbourhoods of Daikanyama, Nakameguro and Ebisu. These three together form a hip triangle that is popular among both the Japanese as well as the international visitors. The charming, laid-back atmosphere in this area in combination with a large number of art galleries, local designer shops, coffee roasters, cute cafe's and restaurants, make this a very popular go to place. Here are our top places to visit in the area.
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