Today we’re escaping the Osaka crowds by taking a scenic train ride out to a place where you can see Japanese female pearl divers—Mikimoto Pearl Island. It makes for a great day trip from Osaka, and this post will give…
1-Day Spring Tokyo Itinerary: Nezu Shrine Azalea Garden & Ueno Park
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…
Enoshima Electric Railway: Scenic Sightseeing Train Adventure Near Tokyo
I love train spotting in Japan! So, when I discovered the train line I saw on Instagram was located only an hour away from Tokyo, in a charming seaside coastal town, I jumped at the chance to visit the area!…
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…
The Great Buddha of Tokyo (Tokyo Daibutsu) Travel Guide
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…
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,…
The Lucky Cat Temple in Tokyo: Gotokuji Temple
This post is about the infamous Lucky Cat Temple in Tokyo. You’ll get answers to questions like: What is the Gotokuji Temple famous for? How much does it cost to go to the Gotokuji temple? I hope you find another…
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…
