Choosing Kyushu for your Japan trip might just be the best decision you could make. Compared to the busyness of Honshu, the region is incredibly quiet and relaxed, but with some of the most amazing...
JAPAN ITINERARY
Planning a trip to Japan and don’t know where to start? Our Japan Itinerary section has ready-to-go travel plans for every kind of explorer – from first-time visitors to seasoned Japan lovers.
Our 7-Day Queer Japan Itinerary for First-Timers in Japan
Travelling anywhere for the first time as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community can come with its complications. But we’re happy to tell you that the hardest thing about travelling as a queer person in...
The Perfect Osaka 2-Day Itinerary for Food Lovers and First Timers
When planning a Japan itinerary, travellers often struggle to fit everything in. Very often, people treat Osaka as a quick afterthought between Tokyo and Kyoto. But here is the truth: the city...
2-Day Kyoto Itinerary: See the Best of the City in 48 Hours
If you search for a Kyoto itinerary, you are going to get blasted with photos of golden temples and those orange gates at Fushimi Inari. Those places are iconic for a reason, but after years of...
1 Day Osaka Itinerary: The Best of Japan’s Kitchen in 24 Hours
If you only have 24 hours in Osaka, you need to move fast. This city is a loud, energetic destination that is best experienced on foot and with an empty stomach. While you could easily spend a week...
The Ultimate Nagoya Travel Guide: Is It Worth Visiting?
When you’re planning a trip to Japan, your list probably fills up fast with the bright lights of Tokyo and the historic streets of Kyoto. Then you look at a map and see Nagoya, a huge city right in...
1-Day Kyoto Itinerary for First-Timers & Beyond
Trying to decide how to spend just one day in Kyoto can seem like a challenge. With its countless temples, gardens, and historic districts, it’s easy to wonder if you can truly get a feel for the...
The Ultimate Kyoto Area Guide: Sights, Stays & Itineraries
Kyoto is a must-see for nearly everyone visiting Japan, from first-timers to those who have been several times, and for good reason. It’s the city people imagine when they think of classic Japan—a...
Ultimate Takayama Guide and Perfect 1.5-Day Itinerary
Let’s be honest, you probably heard about Takayama because of the super popular Hida beef. And yes, you should absolutely come for the food; it’s incredible! But while you’re slipping into a happy...
Ultimate Nara Area Guide and 1-Day Itinerary: Deer, Onsen, and Temples
Of course, a Nara area guide has to be all about the famous, majestic, and slightly cheeky Nara deer…but did you know how much more there is to Nara? From the thousand-year-old national treasure...
The Perfect 1-Week Japan Family Holiday Itinerary: Fun, Practical, and Kid-Friendly
Vacations are supposed to be an opportunity to unwind and destress, but a misplanned family holiday can very easily do the opposite. That’s why it’s so essential to set yourself up for success with...
My Perfect 1-Day Arashiyama Itinerary (as a Kyoto Local!)
There’s something undeniably magical about Arashiyama. Located in the western edge of Kyoto, this area somehow manages to balance serene charm with a dash of the unexpected. It’s popular with...
Ultimate Miyagi Area Guide and Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
Miyagi is a coastal region in northeastern Japan, part of the broader Tohoku area. It stretches from the Pacific shoreline inland to rolling farmland, rivers, mountains, and long-established hot...
Our 14-Day Japan Summer Itinerary to Make the Most of the Season (and overcome the heat)
Summer in Japan often gets a bad rap for being sweltering and sticky, but with the right itinerary, it can actually be one of the most vibrant times to visit. While many travellers think...
Yamaguchi Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + 3-Day Itinerary
When people think of travelling in Japan, places like Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka usually steal the spotlight. But what if I told you there’s a place where you can walk along dramatic coastal bridges,...