Miyazaki is the capital of the Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu and is also known as the main hub for domestic tourism in this part of Japan. Miyazaki is nestled along the south eastern coast of the island and as such it is known for its gorgeous beaches as well as its resorts …
Fukuoka is the capital city of the wider Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan and also has the claim to fame of being the biggest city on the island of Kyushu. With that in mind, this is an excellent place to start if you are looking to visit Kyushu which sees a lot of domestic tourists but …
Dainty Saga Prefecture is a small prefecture on the beautiful island of Kyushu and is known for its capital city which is also called Saga. This part of Japan is famous for its ornate ceramic ware, particularly pottery pieces, so if you want to pick up some souvenirs then this is a great place to …
Yakushima is one of the most special spots in Kyushu as this is an island that is located in the south east. This is actually also a UNESCO World Heritage Site which shows you how beautiful this part of the wider Kagoshima Prefecture truly is, so make sure that you don’t miss it off the …
Beppu is a wonderful hot springs resort on the island of Kyushu that is also one of the most visited spots on the island. The town made a name for itself thanks to its ‘hells’, of which there are eight, and which are hot springs that each offer you something different if you want to …
Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan and sits in the charming Aichi region of the country. It is best known perhaps for being the center of the automotive industry in Japan and you will find all the big name factories here such as Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi. As well as a predilection for …
Osaka is one of the main cities in Japan after Tokyo and is located on the island of Honshu. It is not as traditional or picturesque as other spots in the country like Kyoto, but it is still well worth a visit if you are planning a tour of Japan. Many locals will tell you …
The town of Matsumoto on the island of Honshu is mainly known for its original castle which is said to be one of the best in Japan. Unfortunately however, many people choose to miss it off the itinerary, even though it is nestled close to the spectacular Japanese Alps, and as such offers you some …
Tokyo is one of the most frenetic, lively and exciting cities on the planet. Home to over 9 million people it is also one of the most populated. An ever active city, there is plenty to see and do during a visit to Tokyo. Modern and business minded, there are historical pockets in Tokyo that …
As one of Japan’s largest and indeed, most popular cities, Kyoto has no shortage of people arriving to visit and marvel at the ancient capital and all its archaic temples and colourfully adorned shrines. Positively dripping in history and centuries of culture, the city is a must-see destination when in Japan. The crowds of travelers …