Planning a two-week trip to Japan for the first time can feel overwhelming—there are endless possibilities, and it’s hard to know where to start. We remember facing the same challenge when we planned our first visit. We wanted to experience Japan’s famous cities, but we also craved time in the mountains and a chance to … Read more
Embarking on a journey to Japan is exciting, but choosing the right travel guide can be overwhelming. In this guide, we’ve curated a list of the best Japan travel books, perfect for various planning stages, from sparking inspiration to on-the-go insights. You may not realise that different Japan travel guidebooks make sense at the different … Read more
Japan is an amazing destination to visit, but as a typically time-poor family sometimes you want someone else to make all of the arrangements. In addition, the benefit of being escorted by a guide means that you don’t have to spend a lot of time learning how the system in Japan works (which can sometimes … Read more
Japan is an awesome place to visit, however due to the language barrier it can be a bit more complicated to work out your trip than many other destinations. For many people the option to book a package tour is attractive as you only need to make one booking rather than many, and you also … Read more
You’ve finally carved out the time, booked the flight, and committed to seeing Japan for yourself. Ten days, no do-overs. But where do you even begin in a country that offers centuries of history, ultra-modern cities, volcanic coastlines, and some of the best food on the planet? We’ve been there. As a family, we’ve taken … Read more
One of the first questions most people ask when planning a trip to Japan is when is the best time to visit? There is no simple answer as it depends on your particular interests. Also, many people are constrained to visit at specific times such as school holiday periods which limits your options, or depends … Read more
A very common question from our readers is where to find tattoo friendly onsen or hot springs in Japan, including population destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and in Hakone and Kawaguchiko near Mt Fuji. We have conducted extensive research to identify the onsen which will best suit people with tattoos. These onsen are also … Read more
A regular question which arises is how to travel in Japan with tattoos. Further below I have also included a selection of reference articles on travelling in Japan with tattoos. I will note that I myself do not have any tattoos so this was not an issue for us during our travels in Japan, but … Read more