Rail travel in Japan: Everything you need to know about trains and the JR Pass

Rail travel in Japan: Everything you need to know about trains and the JR Pass

There are many ways of getting around in Japan. Its road and public transport networks, and even airports, are quite easy to access and understand. Some of the ways are faster, some are slower, some are more expensive, and some are cheaper. The best, though, in our opinion, is train – that’s how we were…

Where to stay in Hiroshima and ryokan in Miyajima [2023] – all the info you need!

Where to stay in Hiroshima and ryokan in Miyajima [2023] – all the info you need!

It’s a bit easier to figure out where to stay in Hiroshima than it is in other places in Japan. But still, not easy enough, I’d say. There are still quite a few neighbourhoods to look through and even more hotels to consider. Plus, add on Miyajima, and it complicates things quite a bit! That’s…

Ryokan in Hakone with private onsen – the 7 best of 2023

Ryokan in Hakone with private onsen – the 7 best of 2023

Staying in a ryokan with private onsen in Gora, Hakone, was one of the best experiences we had in Japan. There’s subtle luxury, traditional Japanese hospitality and culture, incredibly tasty food (kaiseki is something else when you’re in a ryokan)… there are just so many things that I loved about our experience! Whenever someone mentions…

Japan for beginners: Tips for your first time in Japan

Japan for beginners: Tips for your first time in Japan

If it’s going to be your first time in Japan, get ready for quite the culture shock. Japan – a place of immense beauty and incredible culture. Where the newest advancements of technology meet the centuries-old traditions. It’s so different from the rest of the world! That’s why we’ve put together a sort of “Japan…