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22nd July 2020 by The Wandering Quinn
Kyoto 1 day itineraryKyoto is one of the prettiest and most iconic cities to visit in Japan and it must be on your Japan itinerary! There are lots of things to do in Kyoto and places to visit in Kyoto but if you only have one day in Kyoto, that’s ok, you can see many of these on a Kyoto 1 day itinerary. There are many reasons you may spend just 1 day in Kyoto, for me, it was because I was in Japan in Cherry Blossom season so accommodation in Kyoto was really expensive. Therefore I decided to base myself in Osaka...
20th November 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
The BEST places to see cherry blossom in JapanCherry Blossom Season in Japan or Sakura Season in Japan (the Japanese word for Cherry Blossom) is Japan’s most iconic and most popular time of year for tourists to visit Japan! I’d seen photos online of Cherry Blossoms in Japan for years and after visiting Japan for 2.5 weeks at the end of March and start of April, I can see why this is such a popular time of year to visit Japan as the Cherry Blossoms in Japan really do bloom all sorts of beautiful pink colours during this season like in...
3rd May 2020 by The Wandering Quinn
Tourists guide to the best things to do in Miyakojima, OkinawaMiyakojima Island or Miyako Island as it’s also known is located in the Okinawa Prefecture and is not what you expect when you think of Japan! Miyakojima, an island that you can drive the whole way around in just 3 hours, is full of beaches, crystal clear water, incredible food and local Japanese experiences! Miyako Island in Japan is popular for Japanese domestic tourists and I can see why! However, Miyako Japan is becoming more popular with foreign tourists and I was surprised at...
29th October 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
10 things to do on Miyakojima Island in Okinawa, JapanMiyakojima Island or Miyako Island as it’s also known is located in the Okinawa Prefecture and is not what you expect when you think of Japan! Miyakojima, an island that you can drive the whole way around in just 3 hours, is full of beaches, crystal clear water, incredible food and local Japanese experiences! Miyako Island in Japan is popular for Japanese domestic tourists and I can see why! However, it is becoming more popular with foreign tourists and I was surprised at the number of people...
12th September 2019 by PommieTravels
Guide to the best Sushi restaurants in TokyoIf you are traveling to the great city of Tokyo, Japan chances are good you are interested in taking advantage of some of the local fare. The city is full of options and no matter how long your stay you’ll be left hungry for more. Without question, the most popular cultural Japanese export to nearly every corner of the world is, you guessed it, sushi! While you can absolutely get fantastic sushi in nearly every major city at this point, the Japanese simply do it better. After all,...
15th June 2020 by Hand Luggage Only
Things to do in Yokohama, JapanYokohama is such a fun little city! There’s so much more to Japan and Tokyo and we decided it was high time to explore more outside of the capital. Here’s what we got up to in Yokohama and hopefully something of a visual guide to help you around the city when you decide to visit. The complete Yokohama blog posts with more details (and a lotta photos) are also available at https://www.HandLuggageOnly.co.uk/tag/Yokohama ...
16th August 2019 by PommieTravels
10 things to consider while visiting JapanJapan is a pretty interesting country. Culturally as well as aesthetically, it is much different than the US and other Western countries. That is why; if you’re looking to explore the country which is entirely different than the US, Japan is the perfect option for you. However, when you’re heading over to Japan, it is always important to know a few things. It will make your trip easier. We will today highlight 10 tips to follow during your first Japan trip....
