Japan
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Exploring Hakone, Japan: Sulphuric eggs, a shrine and a ship!
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…
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Visiting Kurama near Kyoto: all you need to know!
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…
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How to visit an onsen in Japan
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…
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One day in Harajuku: grand shrines and shopping!
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 –…
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Asakusa and Akihabara: the perfect one day itinerary!
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.…
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Japan Itinerary (17 days): Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima
As a first-time visitor to Japan, it makes sense to take ‘The Golden Route’ – i.e. Tokyo and Kyoto – to make sure you see all the best sights in the limited time…
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My first night in Japan – Haneda to Shibuya
My first night in Japan - aka how to get from London Heathrow to Shibuya in one piece.