Tokyo is home to several uniquely themed cafes that can provide a fun, relaxing, and memorable experience, and may even be the highlight of your trip. The following are some of the most popular quirky cafes to check out on your next Tokyo vacation: Cat Cafés If you miss your cats back home, you should [...]
Overview A small island town located in the Seto Inland Sea, Naoshima is famous for its numerous contemporary art museums. With a population of about 4,000 and a total land area of less than 15 square kilometres, its museums, which house a wide array of modern sculptures, installations and artworks, are its primary tourist draw. [...]
In addition to its many UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples, Kyoto has several other attractions that are highly recommended for tourists, most particularly the Iwatayama Monkey Park. Located in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, the Iwatayama Park is home to more than 170 Japanese macaque monkeys (also sometimes called snow monkeys), which is a species that [...]
There is a lot more to Kyoto than its countless world heritage temples and shrines. The city is also a great destination in which to experience some authentic Japanese traditions, such as the following: Dress up as a maiko If you have been wanting to try a kimono, dress up as a maiko (an apprentice [...]
Japan is world renowned for its highly efficient railway system. Most of the country is covered by extensive rail networks, with train lines operated by various companies that enable fast and convenient intracity and intercity travels. Japan Railways Japan Railways (JR) runs a significant percentage of Japan’s commuter rail networks and almost all the intercity [...]
Miyajima is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations because of its many amazing scenic spots, particularly Itsukushima Shrine and its large, orange torii that seem to float on water during a high tide. How to access Miyajima with a JR Pass Hiroshima provides quick and convenient access to Miyajima Island. With your Japan Rail [...]
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