by Angelie | Last updated Jan 8, 2026 | Japan Travel, Japan Transportation
So, you’re planning a trip to Japan and looking for a quick escape from the neon lights of Tokyo. You’ve probably heard of Hakone, the hot spring town with the pirate ships, the unique black eggs, and those elusive views of Mount Fuji. Most travellers head there...
by Angelie | Last updated Oct 31, 2025 | Japan Travel, Japan Transportation
You’ve almost certainly seen the photos. That stunning, gold-leaf Toshogu Shrine under a forest of giant cedar trees, or the breathtaking 97-metre drop of Kegon Falls. Nikko is, without a doubt, one of the most popular and rewarding day trips you can take from...
by Angelie | Last updated Nov 7, 2025 | Japan Transportation, Japan Travel
As a Japan-based travel agency, we see the same problem all the time. You’re excited to plan your trip to Western Japan, but you hit a wall: the train passes. You’re staring at five different options—the Kansai Area, Kansai Wide, Kansai-Hiroshima, Kansai-Hokuriku, and...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 1, 2026 | Japan Travel, Japan Area Guide
So, you’re planning a trip to Japan and Tokyo is the main event. But have you thought about exploring the areas north of it? For example, have you heard of Nikko, with its incredible temples and shrines tucked away in the mountains? Or Sendai, a big city...
by Angelie | Last updated Oct 12, 2025 | Japan Travel, Japan Transportation
Want to see more than just Tokyo during your Japan trip? You might be thinking about visiting Mount Fuji, the famous shrines in Nikko, or the snow in GALA Yuzawa. But when you check the prices, you see that train tickets for these trips can be very expensive. A ticket...
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