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  • Getting Started
  • Japan Planning
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    • Tokyo
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    • Osaka
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    • Mt Fuji
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Japan Destinations

How to Get to Universal Studios Japan from Kyoto

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Universal Studios Japan Parade

A common question for visitors to Japan is how to get to Universal Studios Japan from Kyoto. This article will assist you in better understanding the options to travel from Osaka to USJ. When we first visited USJ we did it as a day trip from Kyoto.  It was a very long day with an … Read more

Categories How to Get to USJ, Japan Transport, Kyoto

Reader Mailbag: Where to Book Mario Kart in Tokyo and Japan in 2023

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
How to Book Mario Kart in Tokyo and Japan

The Mario Kart in Tokyo and Japan experience where you dress up as your favourite Mario Kart character and drive a Go Kart around the streets of Tokyo up to a speed of 60 kmh is one which many visitors to Japan are keen to experience.  Many of our readers have asked questions about where … Read more

Categories Japan Experiences, Tokyo 2 Comments

Where to Stay Near Universal Studios Japan

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Universal Studios Japan - Nearby Hotels

Visiting Universal Studios Japan can be a massive day out, and as a result, it makes a lot of sense to book accommodation which is close by so that you can get the best value out of your day.  On our recent visit to USJ, we chose to stay at the Hotel Keihan Universal Tower … Read more

Categories Osaka, About USJ

Where to Stay in Tokyo With a Japan Rail Pass

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Where to Stay in Tokyo with a JR Pass

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

Categories Tokyo

Your 1-2 Day Hakone Itinerary including Mt Fuji Viewing Locations

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Hakone Itinerary

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

Categories Mt Fuji

Off the Beaten Path: How to Visit the Amami Islands in Japan

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
How to Visit the Amami Islands in Japan

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

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About Anne & Tony

Our family wearing Kimonos in Asakusa

We are Anne and Tony Sutherland-Smith from Australia, travel bloggers at Pretraveller. We loved visiting Japan as a family, and we subsequently decided to start writing articles to help other plan their trips to Japan.

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