If you like both Japan and rabbits then you have to visit Ōkunoshima, aka Rabbit Island. Situated in the Seto Inland Sea, on Ōkunoshima you can explore beautiful scenery, learn about the island’s…

Just over an hour away from Tokyo, Hakone is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s capital city. You can easily spend a couple of days here to explore at…

Kurama is a tiny village in the mountains to the north of Kyoto. There’s an array of fun things to do here, including riding the funicular railway, hiking through the forest, and relaxing…

Visiting an onsen, or hot spring bath, is one of the best things you can do in Japan. Although it can be a bit daunting at first, once you get over the fear…

A trip to Tokyo isn’t complete without a visit to Harajuku. Here, you can visit the famous Meiji Shrine, experience a slice of youth culture along Takeshita-dōri, and go shopping in Omotesandō –…

Although Asakusa and Akihabara are slightly out of the way from some of the other main districts of Tokyo, they’re so close to one another that it makes sense to visit them together.…