Tips for Responsible Travel in Japan
Today we are answering the question, “What are tips for responsible travel in Japan?” Read more
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Japan Winter Travel Checklist
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonWhile Japan winter travel offers some beautiful scenes of snowcapped temples, frozen waterfalls, and amazing snowscapes. You’ll need to be prepared for how unforgivingly cold it is while sightseeing in the winter. Read more
Do I Need a Japan Travel Power Adapter?
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonAlthough talking about having a Japan travel power adapter is not the most romantic topic, it is something you will need to think about if you’re planning on traveling to Japan.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictKiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 778. Kiyomizu means pure water and was given the name because of the Otowa Waterfall within the grounds. Read more
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictFushimi Inari Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded in 711 AD. Read more
5 Hyperdia Alternatives for a Japan Train Travel App
/in Practical Tips /by Becki BenedictTo everyone’s surprise, Hyperdia discontinued its timetable and route searches on April 1, 2022. This was a complete shock because Hyperdia had been the leading Japan train travel app and website since the early 2000s. Read more
Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictRyoanji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1450. It contains one of the best examples of a dry landscape garden. Read more
Do I Need a Japan Travel SIM Card?
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonWhat is a Japan travel SIM card, and why would you need one? For those of you that travel around the world with an unlocked phone, you’re probably used to picking up a SIM card soon after landing. Japan is no different, right? Well, kind of…
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Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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