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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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Kyoto here we come! 🚅
A change of scenery - after being fascinated by Tokyo's vibrant atmosphere for a few days, we set off for Kyoto. With the high-speed Shinkansen train, we traveled at nearly 300...
Osaka
24.-26.02.26 Osaka Osaka is also a large city, but very close to and connected to Kyoto by public transport. Here we checked out the nightlife; Osaka at night is very impressive...
Kyoto
February 19-23, 2026 Kyoto Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan and a very beautiful city. There is also a lot to do in the surrounding area. We visited a karaoke bar, various...
Outbound Flight
August 20, 2024, departure from Vienna to Helsinki. After a 2.5-hour layover, onward flight to Tokyo. Since we all have long legs and cannot endure 13 hours crammed together, we...
Japan: Tokio
Change of plans: Japan. A few days in Tokyo
Tsuruya Ryukan Onsen
I wonder how the Japanese manage to have such good skin? One ingredient in the recipe is definitely the visits to the onsens. Here in Yamanouchi, hot water flows from the ground...
Japanese faces 🙂
We see faces überall in Japan 🥰 Danke Carola für deinen Besuch, die vielen wunderbaren Gesichter und die tolle Zeit !
Endlich wieder 4/...
500 円 Okashi (Süßigkeiten) aus Kyoto. Ein Sakura-Gele mit süßer Knusperhülle...yummiii 🥰🌸
Inder
23.4 This is where I spontaneously went for dinner with Lea. We visited the vegetarian-friendly Indian restaurant located 20 minutes from us! I had the best naan bread of my...
Rainy days are for cuddling 🥰
Today we had a real lazy day. As predicted, it was raining heavily and so we decided to lie down again after breakfast. The three of us snuggled up and actually stayed there...
Hanabi :3 ....
Summer is the time for fireworks in Japan: Hanabi ('fire flowers'). So Ali and I went to Lake Ashinoko in Hakone, where a festival is taking place for 5 days. Lanterns were...
Day 2 Morning: Kyoto Imperial Palace
In the morning, we visited the old Kyoto Imperial Palace. On the way there, we also visited two shrines.
Going out to eat 1 🤦🏻♀️
The first time I went out to eat, I was alone. Right across from my dorm in Vallage Merche. Wow, that was a disaster. After sitting at the wrong table, it started: Accessing the...
Hiking at Mt. Takao - once again 😅
November 4, 2019 - A reorganized hike In early November, I wanted to go towards Mt. Takao - but this time not directly, but from Takao Station first by bus and then hike to the...
06.07
On Saturday I slept in a bit and then went straight to look for a gym. My landlord recommended the Hokkaidōritsu Sōgō Taiiku Center, so I went there. Unfortunately, when I got...
Flammable or non-flammable, that is the question
Waste separation is taken very seriously here in Japan. Before arriving, our Airbnb host had already informed us that we must follow the waste separation rules, otherwise we...
The capsule hotel
Here are some photos of the capsule room - closer to reality than just a capsule :D
Top Unterkunft 🥰Landhaus bei Shimanto auf Shikoku
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Day 1: Arrival in Kyoto
First day in Japan. After a 15-hour flight and a 2-hour ride to Kyoto, we took a stroll around the block and had delicious beef udon.
Tokyo Tag 1-3
before i start i want to say a few words about the trip. we booked the campervan a long time in advance. there are only a few rental places which speak english. because we...
Die letzte Woche in Nara 😢🫠
1 Ramen 1 2 eine Horde Halbstarker 3 privates onsen 4 mein Fahrrad...zurück zum Anfang 😢 ... Es waren dann laut komoot 661,3km...plus die Nara-Runden und Einkaufsfahrten... <
Kyoto
This morning on the way to Nars and Osaka, via Kyoto
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Tokyo Skytree
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Beste Unterkunft. Mein neues Zuhause 🥰
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22-28.07
During the week I worked mostly, and then on the weekend I decided to visit some sights near Sapporo. I had to take the bus there and I've never taken a bus in Japan before, so...