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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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Something to take from Shinjuku and Shibuya
Today I visited Shinjuku and ventured up to the Metropolitan Government Building. There's an observatory that can be accessed for free. The view was good, even though the air was...
Töpfern bei Ido
1 in den Bergen bei Yamanakaonsen. 2 kleiner Schrein vor dem Haus, unter einem wunderschönen Momichi. 3 Teehaus vom Schreiner/Architekt Kashira. 4/5 Spiral Wedging erster Versu
Erste Fahrradtour. Nara und Umgebung. Tempeltour.
1 mein Sequel S3 🤩 2 gleich mal ein lucky charm dran 💪 3-9 Hokke-ji. klein, fein, keine Leute. 10 Daiichiji Daigokuden 11 Daigokudenin (Südtor) 12 stets griffbereit g
Eh! Eine Woche Nara schon rum....!?
ein Fahrrad gekauft (leider noch nicht geliefert). ein Umzug von einer schönen Unterkunft in mein wunderbares Zuhause. 🥰 Omizutori (Reinigungs-/Feuerritual in einem Untertempel
Day 7. Shimoichi and Nara
....as suspected...futon beds. These things and I will never be friends in this life again...but at some point, my back was straight again, and our hosts served us a lovingly...
Day 5. From Osaka to Kõya
Today we say goodbye to Hiroshima with a bit of nostalgia and travel to Kõya, which is 400 km away and a UNESCO World Heritage site. About 700 monks of Shingon Buddhism live here....
Japan (Day 226 - 242)
Day 226 Osaka We landed in Osaka shortly after 9:00 AM. First, we had to pass through border control, which was very quick, and we didn't need to show a visa. At the baggage...
Day 1. The journey to Japan
We were on the road for 17 hours from Frankfurt with a stopover in Hong Kong and a connecting flight to Fukuoka.. Fortunately, a seat next to us remained empty after Frankfurt.....
Kamakura Friday, 11.04.25
Today is the last day of our journey in Japan, and we can sleep in for a bit. We don't have to check out until around 11:00 AM. We take our luggage to the waiting bus and head...
Tokyo-Shinkansen-Wednesday-04.09.25
Today is the highlight, the Japanese bullet train, Shinkansen, from Kanazawa to Tokyo. We plan to have breakfast at 7:00 AM on the hotel terrace. I'm feeling a bit better and...
Mt. Fuji-Wednesday, 02.04.25
Today we will travel by bus towards Fuji san, the holy mountain, after a Japanese breakfast and take a boat tour on Lake Kawaguchi. We will depart at 09:00, check out of the...
Cucumber, matcha, sweet potato: On a journey of discovery through Kyoto
Our first day in Kyoto was supposed to be a big discovery tour. We started on foot from the hotel. We chose our accommodation particularly centrally so that we could do most...
Even the most punctual train in the world is sometimes late
The day started with a wonderful view of Mount Fuji. The sun gradually rose and shone on the side of the mountain - beautiful. After breakfast we went to the train station. The...
Day 32 and 33 - Hokkaido Shrine and last day of moving to Tokyo
Hey everyone. It's nice that you're taking the time to read our article again. On our last full day in Sapporo we wanted to treat ourselves to some culture. So, well rested, we...
Day 22 & 23: Early move and underestimated districts
Hello everyone, apparently our blog is still interesting enough to keep you reading. We're definitely happy. As announced in the last post, we had to get up earlier on day 22...
Day 2: Namba-Yasaka Shrine, Arcade and more
08/23/2023 Konban wa together, Today we slept in and got up at 7 o'clock. To all those who are now wondering about this time, because otherwise you wouldn't actually see us before...
Tokyo - The last day in Japan
Bye, bye, bye!
Tokio - All Facets
Full Disclosure 🕶 I'm taking the train today to the largest Gachapon store. Japanese people have an almost absurd love for the capsule toy vending machines. On Google Maps, I...
Tokyo - Let's party
New York? Rio? Tokyo!!!
Sado - Duck rice field and pollution documentation
Since we are a large group with the school class, we split up into two groups and do the other activity in the morning and afternoon. Our group starts with the documentation of...
Getting gas and shopping in Japan
8:00 o'clock! Just now we woke up! Since we went to bed late yesterday, not even our jet lag was able to get us out of bed. As we have now noticed, our laundry was still...
Back to the future
In front of our camper
Nagano - Japanese Chernobyl
Spooky Nagano
Kyoto - Welcome back!
Kobe, one last tour Third day in Kobe, I already feel like a local. So it's time to move on. Today I'm heading back to Kyoto, alone this time without my group. I arrive at the...
Osaka - This is really the limit - Day 2
The Last Supper
Kimono-Koj - Takayama
Oldie but Goldie
5th week. Between orange juice & little Sweden.
The way to the washing machine. (06.01.2020) We spent a quiet night in the industrial area of Marchena. The sun was already shining and we were looking forward to orange juice....
Hike at Mt. Hiwada
17.11.2019 - Confusion between Mt. Hiwada and Gojo Waterfall 日和田山 and Gojo Waterfall 五常の滝 If the hike last Sunday has shown me one thing, it's that even after over 2 months and...