Hakone is a serene mountainous town with stunning views across Lake Ashinoko looking out towards the beautiful Mount Fuji. Around an hour and a half train ride from Tokyo, it’s an excellent destination for a weekend trip from the capital city. Hakone not only provides ample opportunities for outdoor...
Yokohama is a large and vibrant city just south of Tokyo, with a population of over 3.7 million. Japan's second-largest city is an economic and cultural hub. It was one of Japan's first open ports, which has driven the city's development. After opening its port to foreign trade in...
If you get a chance to visit a Japanese city, don’t think twice. Have you ever seen a vending machine dispensing t-shirts or bananas or visit an animal café where you can spend hours surrounded by puppies or cats? From Love Hotels to shrines, hot springs resorts to amusement...
Fukuoka is Japan’s sixth-largest city and is in a lovely location on Hakata Bay, with its other three sides framed by mountains. This port city has a population of around 1.6 million with a further million within the immediate vicinity and has been an important trading place for many...
Have you always dreamed about visiting Japan? The Land of the Rising Sun is a unique fusion of old traditions and futuristic ideas. With so many exciting attractions as well as traditional and contemporary cultural experiences to put on your Japan itinerary, you’ll need at least 10 days in...
Kyoto on the Japanese Island of Honshu was once the national capital. Its population is 1.46 million with a further 2.4 million in the greater metropolitan area. It was the home to the Imperial court at the end of the 8th century and that remained the case until 1869....
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25 Things To Do In Tokyo At Night
Japan's buzzy capital, Tokyo, is exciting at any time of the day, but this thriving metropolis comes alive after dark. Packed with history, culture,...