This article is a one-month Japan travel itinerary. After Japan’s borders re-opened to foreigners (after the pandemic) at the end of 2022, I jumped at the chance to spend a month traveling through the country with my dad. We went…
The Best Day Trips from Tokyo by Train (That I’ve Actually Done)
This note was originally shared in my weekly newsletter, Letters from Japan (and LA) — a slow and personal space where I write about Japan, culture, and life between two homes. 💌 Whenever I visit Tokyo, I always leave a…
Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: My 1-Day Itinerary, Experience & Recommendations
This Japan itinerary offers travelers an easy day trip from Tokyo to Hakone. I’ve always wanted to visit Hakone and was curious whether a day trip from Tokyo was possible to do without rushing. In this guide, you’ll get my…
Yufuin Floral Village: Fukuoka, Japan Day Trip Itinerary
Looking for Fukuoka day trip ideas? Check out this Fukuoka day trip itinerary to Yufuin Floral Village! Yufuin is known for hot springs, but there’s so much to do, see and eat there, even if hot springs aren’t your thing. …
Karuizawa Day Trip from Tokyo: My 1-Day Itinerary, Experience & Recommendations
This Japan itinerary offers solo travelers an easy day trip from Tokyo to Karuizawa. Whenever I visit Tokyo, I always leave a day or two in my itinerary to take a few day trips outside the busy city. Karuizawa is…
Solo Tokyo Day Itinerary: A Slow, Off-the-Beaten-Path Day in Asakusa & Sumida
This Japan itinerary offers solo travelers a peaceful, unhurried day exploring Tokyo. Asakusa and Sumida are Tokyo neighborhoods perfect for wandering without a strict plan. While Asakusa is often known for its busy streets and Sensoji crowds, just a short…
