The city of Kobe is located on the island of Honshu and is known for being one of the most vibrant cities in Japan. The city is located on a scenic harbor and also has its own mountain which offers sweeping views across the region. Kobe is also known for its devastating earthquake which hit …
The city of Nagano is located in the Nagano Prefecture and this is known as one of the premium destinations to visit on Honshu if you are looking for some winter fun. To that end you will find a number of ski slopes here that are perfect if you fancy going skiing or snowboarding, and …
The town of Niseko is one of the jewels in the crown of Hokkaido and sits at the bottom of the impressive Mount Yotei which is now a dormant volcano. As well as providing great hiking opportunities, Mount Yotei offers stunning vistas across Niseko, and you can also check out other top spots like the …
If you are visiting other spots on the island of Hokkaido such as Sapporo then you may as well also swing by some of the smaller towns in the area. One of these that is not to be missed is Otaru which is not well known outside of Japan but which is famous on the …
If you are visiting the island of Hokkaido then you should definitely think about taking a trip to Abashiri which is a city that is located in one of the most northerly parts of Japan. This means that Abashiri has a different feel and culture compared to many other spots in Hokkaido and it is …
Asahikawa is famous across Japan as it is known for being the coldest city in the country and sits on the scenic but less visited island of Hokkaido. If you plan to visit in the winter months, make sure that you wrap up warm as the record is a low of -41°C which happened in …
The Western area of Japan known as Kansai is home to the aesthetically stunning city of Osaka, brimming with culture and peppered with unmissable sites and experiences. From ancient feudal castles surrounded by cherry blossoms to gorgeous temples, Japan’s second largest city has an incredible amount to offer the intrepid traveller. The Kansai region, however, …
The charming city of Hakodate is located on the island of Hokkaido which sees a large number of domestic tourists but sadly far fewer international travelers. If you are going to make the trip to Hokkaido, then Hakodate is a great place to visit at the start of your journey as it is located in …
Oita Prefecture is one of the most visited on the island of Kyushu in Japan and is primarily famous because of its amazing onsens. These are traditional Japanese hot springs and this means that Oita is the perfect spot if you fancy a dip and want to relax in some of the most well known …
The vibrant city of Kagoshima is the capital of the wider Kagoshima Prefecture and is one of the nicest spots to start a visit to the island of Kyushu in Japan. The city is best known for the spectacular Sakurajima volcano which looms next to it and this is also a great place to use …