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
One of the times I am most relaxed and at peace is when I am in the pristine beauty of Alpine country. Prior to arriving at Kai Matsumoto, we had started off our day in Takayama before driving to Shinhotaka Ropeway. The ropeway climbs over 1000 metres up the Hotake Mountain Range to Nishihotakaguchi Station … Read more
As a result of COVID19 the Tokyo 2020 Olympics dates have now shifted, and they are planned to be held in Tokyo over 21 July to 8 August 2021. There is not yet confidence in whether the COVID19 will further impact the new Olympics dates, so you should be keeping a close eye on how … Read more
After a fantastic day at Edo Wonderland, we were starting to feel a little tired and we were all ready for a relaxing experience at Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko. However, after we had left Edo Wonderland and passed through the town of Nikko we started to enter some mountainous terrain and my adrenaline levels suddenly … Read more
After a big day out exploring Mt Fuji in our hire car our senses were intrigued as we traversed the windy valley road which led to KAI Hakone Ryokan, a luxury ryokan in Hakone. It was our first time staying in a luxury hotel and we were not quite sure what to expect. On arrival … Read more
Our eyes lit up with delight when we arrived at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa, our destination Kinugawa Onsen ryokan. After walking from Kinugawa Onsen Station, we were met with a modest and very discreet gravel driveway – but when we turned the corner our family was amazed to be welcomed into a small building with … Read more