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Vacation in Japan : Highlights & Travel Tips
Japan is a destination that blends ancient tradition with cutting-edge modern life in a way few countries can match. Travelers can move from serene temples and bamboo groves in Kyoto to the neon energy of Tokyo, then on to mountain hot spring towns, coastal villages, and world-class ski regions. What makes Japan especially memorable is the care and craftsmanship found in everyday life—whether in seasonal cuisine, beautifully maintained gardens, efficient transportation, or the deep sense of hospitality that shapes the travel experience.
Key highlights include exploring Tokyo’s distinct neighborhoods, visiting Kyoto’s shrines, temples, and geisha districts, seeing Osaka for food and nightlife, and experiencing natural beauty from Mount Fuji views to autumn foliage and spring cherry blossoms. Many travelers also enjoy riding the shinkansen, staying in a ryokan, soaking in an onsen, and sampling regional specialties such as sushi, ramen, kaiseki, and street food. Practical tips: get an IC transit card for easy local travel, reserve popular accommodations and train tickets early during peak seasons, learn a few basic Japanese phrases, carry some cash for smaller shops, and pack according to the season since weather varies widely across the country.
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Best time to travel Japan
The best time to visit Japan is generally March to May and October, when popularity peaks and travelers can enjoy mild weather, seasonal scenery, and many of the country’s most iconic experiences. Spring is ideal for cherry blossoms, while October offers comfortable temperatures and beautiful autumn colors with fewer summer weather challenges.
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Day 2 in Kyoto - Following the footsteps of Inari
On the path to the Inari Shrine
Tokyo, first destination in Japan
Sunday afternoon, April 30th, I flew from Shanghai to Nagoya, Japan and from there I took a direct train to Tokyo. In advance, I bought the Japan Rail Pass. With that, I can...
Greetings from Queen Elizabeth
Now, here's a photo of me so that you can still recognize me when I come back. I'm really enjoying myself on board. Each day is different because there are always different...
Two hummingbirds meet at the train station.
Our time in the small town of Tako came to an end, and we set off for Kyoto. We took a bus to the airport. Since the fare could only be paid in cash, I withdrew 10,000¥, which is...
Continue to the Kiso Valley
September 21 On Monday, after a sumptuous breakfast at Mount Fuji, we continued our journey in our rental car to the tranquil Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps. On the way to our...
Continuing to Aizu-Wakamatsu with the Cat Train
From Nikko, the journey goes through the mountains on a special train. The Aizu Line takes you all the way to Aizuwakamatsu. It travels through very mountainous and densely wooded...
Around Tateyama
My last day was busy with travel. My time in Tokyo has come to an end, and I'm off on new adventures. First, I visited a buddy in Tateyama. I got there by bus, which drives...
Itoshima Beach in Kyushu
Heading south - traveling at over 300 km/h on the Shinkansen, we left the main island of Honshu for the south of Japan. Passing through Fukuoka, we reached a beautiful unspoiled...
Street festival and a bit of Asakusa
Today, we experienced quite a lot on the streets, a wonderful festival with many stalls and a beautiful view of the Tokyo Skytree. In the evening, we also stopped by Asakusa,...
Himeji
27.02.26 Next, we traveled to Hiroshima, but we made a stop in Himeji along the way because there was an old castle and a beautiful Japanese garden there!
Osaka 'kuidaore' ➡️ eat until you drop
We have now been in Osaka for a few days and have taken the slogan 'Eat until you drop' to heart. 😅
76. Tag Tokyo, Japan 08.02.2026
In the morning, Tokyo greets us in white and heavy snowfall at 2°C.Japan has a centralized monarchy, with the Emperor on the Chrysanthemum Throne and an elected Parliament.The...
75. Tag Tokyo, Japan 07.02.2026
We have left the southern waters, crossed the equator again, and enjoyed another beautiful sunset.After 5 sometimes rough sea days, we arrive in the afternoon in Japan.Tokyo...
Arrival in Tokyo
Tokyo
Shimizu (Mount Fuji)/Japan
15.4.2024 Shimizu In the morning the bus picked us up to take us to Mount Fuji, just over an hour away. During a pee break, I spotted cookies with Japanese Ground Defense Forces...
Yokohama (Tokyo)/Japan
13.4.2024 Yokohama First of all, we had to find our buses, which was not that easy given the large terminal building. Then we went to Tokyo to the Shibuya Sky high-rise. From...
Tokyo 🇯🇵
Quite unexpectedly and never planned, I ended up in Japan as my sixth country on the world trip. As big as my doubts were at the beginning, I quickly fell in love with this...
Okinawa Part 2 - Kunigami and cycling to Cape Hedo
With a little hangover from the evening before, we got on the bus and headed north - from the super deserted bus terminal I met a like-minded person from Slovakia who, after...
Sado - Ninja plants in the rice field
Today we drive back to the center of Sado by car. There we meet a rice farmer and the community supporter of the region. We borrow some knee-high field work rubber boots and...
Sado - Botanical Garden and Insect Research
In Hamochi, next to the onsen, there is a small botanical garden. An older woman takes care of the plants there by herself, and today we want to help her with the work on the...
Fujisan, where are you?
With Bülent in tow, our journey takes us to Mount Fuji. We can't quite believe it when it suddenly appears in front of us. Since we've been driving for a long time, we decide to...
Let it flow
The Tokushima Prefecture has a lot to offer. But above all, it surprises us with its beautiful nature. The rivers are incredibly clear and powerful, and there are numerous...
Sado - Beach Cleanup
The school class from Tokyo is having their last day today and before they leave, we are using the morning to clean up trash on a beach. It is one of the places we visited two...
Mount Fuji
Start in Hiroshima, quickly store the luggage elsewhere (it will be retrieved from the locker on the 4th day and stored somewhere else), it took longer by train than...
Tokyo's street lights
Tokyo again. We are passing through to Tomi-shi in Nagano-ken. We are using our evening to watch the cherry blossoms (yes... again... or rather still...). We walk for a long...
Nagano: Family life on Tsugaya Farm
We arrive in Tomi-shi in Nagano Prefecture after a ride on the Shinkansen. From a distance, we see the active volcano Asamayama. We gaze in awe at the steam rising from it....
Tag 1 Arrival and First Impressions
The arrival in the metropolis of Tokyo is shocking. Shockingly positive and hopeful that there is still a lot in store for us.
Day 8 (Takayama-Kanazawa)
The Hida Village
Day 3 (Osaka-Kyoto)
After breakfast in the morning, we went to the fish market on our last day in Osaka. However, it was smaller than expected and was a small shopping street where you could both...
A Day at the Beach
For the first time, we stand at the Pacific Ocean and the sky and the sea shine in a deep and wide blue. The wind is blowing in our ears and of course, it is too cold to swim....