Shrines for yakudoshi purification?
I visited a shrine in Hawai'i and found out that it was my unlucky year this year Fortunately…
Kobe , Hiroshima & Fukuoka – interesting & fun places to visit with teens
Our bases for our next Japan trip are Kobe , Hiroshima & Fukuoka in May , travelling with…
Kyoto kimono rental advice for busty girls
Hi! My friends and I are going to be doing a kimono rental in Kyoto and I’m wondering…
Is it even possible ?
I’m already planned for my 7 days trips in Japan Tokyo-Fuji-Kyoto-Osaka, but now I just remembered why I…
Kyoto – Kanazawa via Shinkansen – is 9 mins enough to change trains?
Hello here, I'm travelling from Kyoto to Kanazawa in a couple of weeks and when I'm looking for…
We are staying in Gion area in Kyoto and doing a day trip to Osaka. We want to be in the general shopping area/Umeda. Which train to take and which stations?
As per title, is there a direct train between our area in Kyoto and where we want to…
Tokyo Itinerary Sanity Check (5 Days, 3rd Visit)
Hey guys, I will visit Tokyo for the third time this June (as the end segment of a…
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
I'm currently in Hakone and thought I'd share some insight while it's still fresh! I don't see this…
1st time visit.. looking to surf, soak, explore and eat! where to focus on?!?!
I've always wanted to visit Japan and finally can! We will also take our 13 yr old son……
Question about booking Hayatoku-7-Family as a group of 3 on SmartEx
Hello I’m wondering if it’s possible to book the Hayatoku-7-Family for a group of 3 friends, or if…
Shinkansen to Nikko query
Hello everyone! Been lurking here for the past couple of days and its really reassuring how helpful all…
Help with itinerary after Tokyo – Hakone to Kyoto or Ito Peninsula by car
Everyone was SO helpful planning the Tokyo portion of my trip end of May with my 6 year…