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…
Nakasendo Trail: Magome to Tsumago in March
I am going to be heading to Japan soon and was thinking of a day trip where I…
Tokyo during Golden Week – is it okay?
So I know it’s intercity travel in Japan that is meant to be busy during Golden Week. But…
Using Chase Sapphire Reserve $300 travel credit for transportation
How much of a pain would it be to buy individual tickets for travel around the country? I…
Overpacking for a 2 week trip in March as a conscious female
Hi, I’m excited about visiting Japan next week and doing the golden route (inclu Hakone and Hiroshima) for…
Is it okay for me to not finish food at restaurants?
This is a very specific question so I apologize if I'm overthinking or if this is wordy; but…
Where to stay in Nagoya?
Just secured tickets to see Yoasobi in Nagoya this November. It will be my first time to visit,…
Was wearing a Kimono worth it?
I see lots of advice saying it’s completely ok to wear a kimono, but was it worth it…
Goretex or water resistant spray for traveling in April
I'm going to Japan in mid April and read that weather can be pretty unpredictable in terms of…
Shipping stuff back to the US
I’m going to be doing some traveling and Japan is one of my many stops. Thankfully it is…
Japan 14-day trip report with a logistical focus
When researching Japan I noticed that many trip reports focused on how great everything was but not a…