Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having co-founded InsideJapan Tours back in 2000, Alastair knows a thing or two about the finest places to stay. Here are 8 of his favourite luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inns); each unique, and happily off the beaten track, they are so much more than just a bed for the […]
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Top 5 things to do in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo on a budget
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Travel consultant Anna now resides in Boulder, Colorado, but when she’s back in Japan she wastes no time heading to Shimokitazawa, a quirky corner of Tokyo. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
24 Hours in Yokohama
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How to spend 24 hours in Yokohama
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Fellow Yokohama resident and fabled tour leader Brett Plotz has already introduced you to a few prominent attractions in our second city (see here), but there’s more. Like Michelin, you relegate Yokohama solely to tires at your own detriment. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Overnight in Arima Onsen: Hot springs, autumn leaves and curing jet lag
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Catherine recently returned to Japan to spend some time exploring the city of Kobe and its vicinity. As part of her trip, she spent a night in lovely Arima Onsen – the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the Japanese countryside. Like this post? Help us […]
Himeji Castle: A World Heritage Site at the heart of the community
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Himeji Castle
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Catherine recently headed to Japan to explore the city of Kobe and its environs. As part of her trip, she made time to see Himeji Castle – Japan’s biggest and most famous feudal castle. Read on to find out how she fared… Like this post? Help us […]
Mountains, sea and sake: A perfect day in Kobe
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Kobe is known around the world for two things: succulent beef and the earthquake of 1995. But how much do you actually know about the city? Catherine, one of our group tour specialists, was lucky enough to be shown around by the local tourism board, and found […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Kobe is known around the world for two things: succulent beef and the earthquake of 1995. But how much do you actually know about the city? Catherine, one of our group tour specialists, was lucky enough to be shown around by the local tourism board, and found […]