There is so much to see and do in the Hakone Region that we would definitely recommend that you plan to stay in Hakone for at least 1-2 nights to make the most of the local options. However, many people are on a tight timeframe when they visit Japan so plan to do a day … Read more
When planning our recent trip to Japan, a visit to Universal Studios Japan was one of the very first experiences included on our itinerary. We had already visited Universal Studios Osaka once before, however did not realise that Express Passes existed until a few days prior to our visit. Unfortunately the Express Passes were already sold … Read more
Studio Ghibli is a much loved Japanese anime house. Founded in 1985, there are six Ghibli movies among the 10 highest-grossing anime films made in Japan. Spirited Away (2001) in particular was massively popular having grossed US $360 million worldwide. 18 years later Spirited Away is still the highest-grossing movie at the Japan box office … Read more
If you are planning to use a Japan Rail Pass to travel in Tokyo you then need to plan ahead to decide where to stay in Tokyo to get best use out of your JR Pass. For Japan Rail Pass users, the best option is to ensure you book accommodation which is in close proximity … Read more
Many people who sign up to the Japan Travel Planning Facebook Group and email list express an interest to ‘get off the beaten track’ for their Japan trip. In reality, most first-time visitors to Japan stick closely to the Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka-Hiroshima route and never really attempt to explore a less touristy part of Japan. A great … Read more