It is not uncommon for people to have to transfer directly from Narita Airport NRT to Haneda Airport HND or do the reverse from Haneda Airport HND to Narita Airport NRT to catch transferring flights. When booking their flights, people may be unaware that the two airports are located quite a distance apart, with Narita … Read more
Trying to decide what do in Tokyo is a challenge! The city has a multitude of places and activities to do, and depending on our interests you have many themes to choose from – from futuristic, historic, cultural and kawaii (cute)! Tokyo is a metropolis which is very large and has many different neighbourhoods so … Read more
Walking to see snow monkeys in the Jigokudani Monkey Park was like a dream come true. After seeing the iconic image of the Japanese snow monkeys we had finally achieved our goal to see them with our own eyes, and they did not disappoint. The group of 30 to 40 monkeys was fascinating to observe … Read more
A common question that we receive from people planning to travel to Japan is a request for assistance to find the best day tour option to visit Mt Fuji. There are a large number of options available, and while you can also visit Mt Fuji independently, a tour provides a great option to check out … Read more
A popular desire for visitors to Japan is to see Mt Fuji up close, and given its proximity to Tokyo an easy option to visit is to book a Mount Fuji Day Tour. While the Mt Fuji area is readily accessible from Tokyo by public transport, a day tour enables you to not have … Read more
Below we have created my list of the top things to do in Tokyo, to help you further plan your visit and make the most of your time in the amazing city of Tokyo. We have done most of these experiences ourselves so are well placed to make recommendations! Top Ten Things to Do in … Read more
Visiting Universal Studios Japan can be a massive day out, and as a result it makes a lot of sense to book accommodation which is close by so that you can get best value out of your day. On our recent visit to USJ, we chose to stay at the Hotel Keihan Universal Tower which … Read more
A common question is how to get around Tokyo, so we have put together this quick overview of the major tourist options to help give you confidence right from the beginning to the end of your visit to Tokyo and more broadly Japan! In this article we include options to get from and to both … Read more
The sound of taiko drums has been described as the heartbeat of Japan. Particularly when played in a group the sound is powerful and very primal. In the hands of skilled practitioners, taiko drumming is also visually spectacular. A high-level performance is equal parts dance, music and martial arts. Great taiko performances sound fantastic and … Read more
On our recent Autumn trip to Japan a great day out which I planned and the weather helped to come to fruition was to ascend the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which links the Nagano prefecture with Toyama. While you can traverse the full length, we decided to make a base in Shinano Omachi and then … Read more