This is a blog post about how to spend a day in Tokyo during the spring. Are you visiting Tokyo during the spring? Don’t miss the Nezu Shrine Azaleas in full bloom! The Nezu Shrine Azalea Garden Festival is held…
4-Day Japan Travel Itinerary: Kyoto & Nara
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This YouTube video provides a four-day Japan travel itinerary that includes time in both Kyoto and Nara. We’ll spend the next four days exploring some of Kyoto’s best attractions. Plus, we will make a day…
I visited a cat train station in Japan’s countryside. Here’s how you can, too.
Is there a train station run by a cat in Japan? Yes. Yes, there is (although the stationmaster seemed to be sleeping on the job when I visited, lol). This post focuses on how to ride the cat-themed Tamaden train…
How to Spend Half a Day in Asakusa (Itinerary + Things to do)
Discover the best half-day itinerary in Asakusa: a perfect blend of Japanese culture and charm. This Japan travel itinerary will give you a taste of what the area is known for without feeling rushed. It includes Tokyo’s oldest (and most…
Tokyo, Japan: One Week Travel Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to Tokyo, Japan? In this blog post, you’ll find a 1-week Tokyo travel itinerary that you can use to help plan your upcoming trip. Plus, find an interactive map with all locations pinned at the…
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…
Kiyosumi Shirakawa: A Coffee & Hidden Gem Tokyo Itinerary
If you’re looking for good coffee and hidden gems in Tokyo, this itinerary is for you! It has a little bit of everything—coffee, a beautiful Japanese garden, hole-in-the-wall shops, and a unique museum that transports you to Edo-Period Japan. The…
Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) Tokyo Itinerary + How to Purchase Tickets
If you want to visit the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, this guide is for you! Here, you’ll find tips for purchasing tickets and a Ghibli Museum day itinerary that includes Totoro cream puffs and the beautiful Inokashira Park. Disclosure:…
Kamakura Day Trip From Tokyo Itinerary
Looking for places to visit near Tokyo? Check out this 1-day travel itinerary for Kamakura, Japan where you’ll discover places to visit and get Japan travel tips. This itinerary is great for those seeking an easy, more relaxed day trip….
2-Day Nagoya, Japan Travel Itinerary: Things to do, see, and eat
Come with me on a solo adventure in Nagoya, Japan! We’ll spend two days sightseeing and trying local specialty foods. This is a jam-packed episode filled with Japan travel tips, things to do, places to eat, and more! I hope…
TOKYO DAY TRIP | Kawagoe, Japan Travel Itinerary: Things to do, see, and eat
Are you looking for more things to do when you visit Tokyo? Take a day trip to Kawagoe, Japan—a city known as “Little Edo” because of its scenic townscape that will transport you back in time to feudal Japan. Kawagoe…