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Updated August 2026: every price in this review was re-checked against the official JR price list, including the JR Pass price increase coming on October 1, 2026. There are many ways of getting around in Japan. Its road and public transport networks, and even airports, are quite easy to access and understand. Some of the…
Updated August 2026: opening hours, prices and transport re-checked, plus a cost breakdown for the whole day. 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 –…
Updated August 2026: bars re-checked (Golden Gai turnover is real), plus cover-charge and cash tips. Shinjuku is a special ward in Tokyo, and it also happens to be the spot with the best nightlife in the country. As a major commercial hub with the busiest railway in the world, you know you can find some…
Updated August 2026: prices, transport and entry tips re-checked, including the JR Pass increase coming in October 2026. If it’s going to be your first time in Japan, get ready for quite the culture shock. Japan – a place of immense beauty and incredible culture. Where the newest advancements in technology meet centuries-old traditions. It’s…
Updated August 2026: all 13 ryokan re-checked for availability and prices, plus a live price map. Staying in a ryokan in Hakone with private onsen was one of the best experiences we had in Japan. There’s subtle luxury, traditional Japanese hospitality and culture, incredibly tasty food (kaiseki is something else when you’re in a ryokan)……
Updated August 2026: fares, the Freepass price and ropeway status re-checked, plus a cost breakdown and a live map of stays. If you’re thinking of doing a one-day trip to Hakone, this Fuji Hakone pass itinerary – also known as the Hakone circuit or Hakone loop – is exactly what you’re looking for. We have…
Updated August 2026: hotel picks and prices re-checked, plus a live price map, a quick area chooser and current transport tips. 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…
Updated August 2026: hotel picks re-checked, and we added a quick decision guide plus answers to the most common questions. 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…
Updated August 2026: route, prices and transport tips re-checked, plus a new budget breakdown for the two days. 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…
Updated August 2026: rules re-checked, including the current reality around tattoos and onsen. Well, in a word you should dress conservatively while in Japan, or at least smart casual. But there are many other rules you should follow while being in Japan. So sit down, and get ready for our article about how to dress…