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Japan’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Biwa is surrounded by lush mountains, charming towns, and centuries-old shrines and templesWhether you’re cycling along its scenic shores, cruising on the water or soaking in a lakeside onsen, the area offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and relaxation.In summer, Lake Biwa becomes a paradise for water sports and festivals, while autumn brings fiery foliage reflecting across the lake.If you’re visiting Kyoto or Osaka, don’t miss the chance to slow down and discover this hidden gem just next door.🙋‍♀️ Would you add Lake Biwa to your Japan bucket list? 💙🌊#lakebiwa #biwako #nara #kyoto #kansaitravel
From stunning shrines and peaceful gardens to quirky neighbourhoods and panoramic city views, there’s no shortage of amazing free things to do in Tokyo. Wanna get all the info on Free things to do in Tokyo? Just COMMENT “Guide” and we will send you the link. Here are some of our favourites: ✅ Tocho Observatory ✅ Illuminations ✅ Shrines and Temples ✅ Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center ✅ Imperial Palace ✅ Hotel New Otani Garden ✅ Galaxy & teamLab: Catching and Collecting in the Sea of Life ✅ Intermediatheque ✅ Meiji University Museum ✅ Matsuris ✅ Toyosu Fish Market ✅ Free Boat Tours in Koto Ward#freethingstodoinTokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotraveltips #tokyotravelguide #japantraveltips
Koenji Awa Odori is happening THIS WEEKEND!For two nights, the streets of Koenji transforms with groups of dancers and musicians take over the neighbourhood with colourful costumes, traditional instruments, chanting and the music!Awa Odori is from Tokushima but Koenji has been celebrating it since 1957 and it has grown into one of Tokyo's biggest summer events.Expect huge crowds, crazy energy and performance after performance moving through the streets around Koenji.📅 August 29 & 30 2026 ⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM 📍 Koenji & Shin-Koenji, Tokyo ⚠️ Expect it to be BUSY. Arrive early if you want to find a good viewing spot 🏮🙋‍♀️ Are you going to be there?#KoenjiAwaOdori #TokyoFestival #TokyoEvents #JapanFestival #TokyoTravel
Don't wait for the forecast to start planning.The official autumn foliage forecast isn't even out yet, but we're already seeing hotels selling out, especially in popular autumn destinations like Kyoto, Nikko and Kawaguchiko.Every year, we see travellers make the same mistake: waiting to find out the EXACT peak foliage dates before booking their trip.But here's the thing… you don't need to know the exact day the leaves will turn to start planning.🍁 Hotels are already filling up 🏨 The best room categories disappear first ♨️ Popular ryokan have very limited availability 🗻 Autumn hotspots get especially competitive 🚗 Private guides, cars and experiences become harder to secure tooYou can plan your route and secure the important parts of your trip now, then fine-tune your sightseeing as the foliage forecasts become clearer.So if Japan in autumn is on your bucket list for this year, now is the time to get your trip booked.We create personalised Japan itineraries and handle the planning, hotels, transportation, experiences and all those complicated reservations for you 🇯🇵📣 📣 📣 DM us “AUTUMN” to start planning your trip!#JapanAutumn #AutumnInJapan #JapanFall #JapanTravel #JapanTravelTips
Going to Japan as a family is fun, but keeping kids happy can be a challenge, especially in the summer when the heat on the streets is just unbearable! 🥵To help you out, we put together a list of some of the best museums to visit with your kids across Japan. Check the slides for a few of our favourites.#japanwithkids #familytraveljapan #japantravel #tokyowithkids #japanmuseums
The top spots are often tiny, unmarked, or tucked down an alley you’d never think to turn down. That’s where a food tour comes in. Having a local take you to the best spots in the city, curated around your needs/interests/favourite flavours, means skipping the research and uncertainty, and heading straight to the good stuff instead. What more can a foodie in Tokyo dream of?There are so many different types of tours and food experiences to find in Tokyo. These are our 6 favourites: 🥢 Local Food and Drink Tours 🍣 Tsukiji Market Tours 🍵 Matcha Tours 🥬 Vegan and Vegetarian Tours 🍻 Bar Tours 🥃 Beer and Whiskey ToursInterested in booking one for yourself? Comment "GUIDE" below for more info... 👀#japantravel #travelagency #visitjapan #tokyofood #tokyotours
‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 41st Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest 第41回浅草サンバカーニバルパレードコンテスト Umamichi-dori to Kaminarimon-dori 馬道通り～雷門通り Taito, Tokyo August 29th👉 67th Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori 第67回東京高円寺阿波おどり Around JR Koenji Station, etc JR高円寺駅、その他 Suginami, Tokyo August 29th - 30th👉 52nd Tokyo Otsuka Awa Odori 第52回東京大塚阿波おどり Tranpal Otsuka and Minami-Otsuka Odori トランパル大塚・南大塚大通り Toshima, Tokyo August 28th - 29th👉 TOKYO Toy Show 2026 TOKYOおもちゃショー2026 Tokyo Big Sight 東京ビッグサイト Koto, Tokyo August 27th - 30th👉 Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival 湘南ひらつか花火大会 Hiratsuka Tamasaburo Fishery Port (New Port) ひらつかタマ三郎漁港（新港） Hiratsuka, Kanagawa August 28th👉 Yokohama Green Expo Support Minatomirai Festival 横浜グリーンエクスポ応援 みなとみらいフェスティバル Rinko Park, Cup Noodle Museum Park, 臨港パーク、カップヌードルミュージアムパーク、ほか Yokohama, Kanagawa August 24th👉 17th Minato Mirai Dai Bon Odori 第17回みなとみらい大盆踊り Rinko Park and Plaza 臨港パーク、プラザ広場 Yokohama, Kanagawa August 28th - 29th👉 26 Yokohama Asahi Jazz Matsuri '26横浜旭ジャズまつり Kodomo Nature Park Baseball Stadium こども自然公園 野球場 Yokohama, Kanagawa August 30th👉 Kitashitaura Noryo Furusato Matsuri 北下浦納涼ふるさとまつり Miura Shiratori En 三浦しらとり園 Yokosuka, Kanagawa August 30th👉 54th Akishima Citizen Whale Festival 第54回昭島市民くじら祭 Showa Park Athletics Stadium 昭和公園陸上競技場 Akishima, Tokyo August 29th - 30th👉 Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi 原宿表参道元氣祭スーパーよさこい Harajuku Omotesando, Meiji Jingu, etc 原宿表参道、明治神宮、その他 Shibuya, Tokyo August 29th - 30th👉 Youga Summer Festival 用賀サマーフェスティバル Youga Kusunoki Park 用賀くすのき公園 Setagaya, Tokyo August 29th - 30th#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
Trust me, it’ll completely change the way you see tofu! ⚪🍵Imagine stepping into a quiet Japanese home, welcomed by the sweetest older couple. A small pan of soy milk heats in front of you. Slowly, a thin film forms… and you lift it with chopsticks. Sounds easy? Not at all 😅 But with each new layer, you get another try, tasting it with yuzu, matcha, or smoked salt. Light, nutty, and unforgettable.Between yuba-making, you’re served a full-course meal: tofu dishes, sushi, tempura, even dessert sprinkled with kinako. Every bite delicate, seasonal, and beautifully plated. The hosts? So sweet! Stories, laughter, even jokes about how the husband didn’t like yuba as a kid. It feels less like a class and more like visiting family.And to end, a calming tea whisking ritual… the perfect finish to one of the most heartwarming cultural experiences you can have in Japan.🙋‍♀️ Curious to book this experience? DM us!#JapaneseFood #FoodieJapan #JapanEats #JapaneseCuisine #JapanFoodie
In Kii-Katsuura, Wakayama, we started the day out on the water, kayaking along the coast with the sun slowly rising over the ocean.And honestly, this is the kind of Japan experience I love. So quiet and unique!Kii-Katsuura is best known as a gateway to the Kumano Kodo and Nachi Falls!Yes, waking up that early hurts 😂 But once you're floating on the ocean watching the sunrise, it's 100% worth it.📍 Kii-Katsuura, WakayamaWanna go sunrise kayaing here?#Wakayama #KumanoKodo #JapanTravel #HiddenJapan #JapanAdventure
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