Kyoto is one of Japan’s most beautiful cities, packed with temples, gardens, and historic sites spread across a huge area. Choosing where to stay in Kyoto can be tricky for first-timers, especially when deciding on the best area to stay in Kyoto. I’ve broken down the top neighborhoods below—complete with pros, cons, and top hotel picks for…
It’s a bit easier to figure out where to stay in Hiroshima than it is in other places in Japan. But still, not easy enough, I’d say. There are still quite a few neighbourhoods to look through and even more hotels to consider. That’s why I’ve put together this lovely guide that tells you about…
At the beginning of our Japan trip, we spent one day in Hiroshima and Miyajima. It seemed ridiculous to go and enjoy the best of Japan but not visit one of the most tragic – and interesting – historical sites it has. Let’s see in this article what a Hiroshima day trip can provide you…
Planning your Japan packing list can feel tricky: four distinct seasons, tiny hotel rooms, limited luggage space on trains and a few cultural rules you really don’t want to break. After our own trip we realised that packing for Japan isn’t about taking more – it’s about taking the right things: comfortable layers, shoes you…
Tokyo is massive and choosing where to stay for your first trip can feel overwhelming. Every neighbourhood sounds exciting, hotel rooms are tiny, and you only have a few days to explore. We’ve been there too – spending hours comparing areas and hotels before our own first visit. In the end we realised that first‑timers…
Tokyo squeezes ancient temples, neon skyscrapers, anime arcades and tiny back‑alley bars into one gigantic city. With only two days it can feel impossible to choose what to see – but with a smart route you can still experience the very best of it. This 2‑day Tokyo itinerary is designed for first‑time visitors and hits…
Kyoto = Japan’s ancient capital with 2,000+ temples, UNESCO gardens, and geisha culture. But seeing the best highlights in just 2 days? Totally possible with smart planning! Our tested Kyoto 2-day itinerary (visited 2025) covers 10 must-see spots – from Fushimi Inari’s famous 10,000 torii gates to Arashiyama’s mystical bamboo forest, Kinkaku-ji’s shimmering Golden Pavilion,…