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
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
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
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
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
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
