Are you looking for places to visit in Tokyo? Consider visiting Tokyo’s Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Jorenji Temple. I didn’t even know there was a Great Daibutsu in Tokyo. I’ve seen Great Buddhas in Fukuoka, Kamakura, and Nara, but I…
Meiji Jingu Shrine: Tokyo Travel Guide
The Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) in Tokyo is one of Japan’s most famous Shinto shrines and a popular tourist destination because of its central location to some of the city’s busiest districts. The shrine is located in the heart of…
Sakura, Chiba: Tokyo Day Trip 1-Day Itinerary
I’m always searching for unique places to visit in Japan that are easily accessible from the main areas I typically stay in, like Tokyo. Today, we will take a quick trip to Chiba, an area just outside of Tokyo, to…
How to Spend a Day in Tokyo’s Bay Area (Odaiba/Ariake Japan Itinerary)
Need help figuring out how to spend a day in Tokyo? In this Tokyo travel guide, we are heading to Odaiba, a man-made island in Tokyo’s Bay known as a futuristic high-tech entertainment and museum hub. It’s an area that’s…
How to Actually Avoid Jet Lag Once You Get Home From a Trip
The jet lag coming back from Japan to Los Angeles can be the absolute worst! When I got back from my trip, I was determined to avoid the weeks of jet lag by following all the best “how to get…
A Full Day at Tokyo Disneyland (Is it worth a visit?)
Come with me to Tokyo Disneyland for the first time and see for yourself if it’s worth a visit. This was the most spontaneous, unplanned Disney trip I’ve ever done! We had so much fun exploring all the different lands,…
