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Kobe Travel Guide 2025: Top Attractions, Food, & Sightseeing Tips
- Kobe , Travel guide
- 07 Apr, 2025
Kobe is renowned for its world-famous tender beef and the breathtaking views from Mount Rokko, making it a must-visit destination in Japan. Beyond these highlights, the city boasts a lively sake cultu
Read MorePlaces To Eat In Kobe
- Kobe
- 07 Apr, 2025
Cosmopolitan port city Kobe has a great selection of restaurants in all budget ranges, across all genres. Whether you want to indulge in gorgeously marbled Kobe beef or gorge yourself on toothsome pas
Read MoreSteakland Kobe Kan
- Kobe
- 07 Apr, 2025
If you're keen to try Kobe beef but are on a stricter budget, Steakland Kobe-kan in the Sannomiya district is here for you. One of the most affordable restaurants in the city but also a fun experience
Read MoreThings To Do In Kobe
- Kobe
- 07 Apr, 2025
Kobe makes a great city for a day out or for more extensive exploration over several days. We've selected our must-do highlights for a quick trip, along with plenty of choices for a deeper dive.  make life so much easier in Japan. You can pay for nearly everything with them: local transport, convenience stores, restaurants, taxis, vending machines etc. But it
Read MoreB Mobile Visitor Sim Perfect Japanese
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
You really want data when you're in Japan. Being able to use the online versions of Google Maps, Google Translate and various transport search engines makes life a lot easier when you're exploring. So
Read MoreJapan Trip Planning Guide Plan A Great Japan Trip In 10 Easy Steps
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming: There's too much information and not enough time to sort it out. However, if you break it down into 10 steps, you'll find that it's pretty easy. Here's ou
Read MoreMost Useful Japanese Expressions
- First time in japan
- 07 Apr, 2025
With just a few Japanese phrases, you can get a lot of smiles and appreciation from the locals during your trip to Japan. Here's my super easy rundown of the most useful Japanese expressions  increased by about 70% on October 1, 2023. While formerly a good deal for most travelers, now only certain travelers will benefit from buying a JRP. How do you
Read MoreThe Best Luggage For Japan
- Japan
- 07 Apr, 2025
The right kind of luggage allows you to take advantage of Japan's unique travel system: ultra-fast shinkansen (bullet trains) that lack much luggage space, and incredibly efficient (and cheap) overnig
Read MoreKyoto Travel Guide: Essential Tips for Your First Visit
- Kyoto , First time in japan
- 07 Apr, 2025
Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japan, where ancient temples, serene gardens, and geisha culture come together to create an unforgettable travel experience. This comprehensive Kyoto guide will help
Read MoreGetting Money In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
In Japan, you'll use an IC card for local transport and small purchases, and a credit card for big purchases (hotels etc). But you still need some Japan
Read MoreHow To Get From Tokyo To Kyoto
- Kyoto , Travel guide
- 07 Apr, 2025
You can get from Tokyo to Kyoto in just over 2 hours on the fastest shinkansen (bullet train). It's possible to go by overnight bus too. Here's our breakdown of how it all works. ![Nozomi shinkanen c
Read MoreIm Dreaming Of White New Year
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
New Year's is the most important festival/holiday of the Japanese year. It's like Christmas and Thanksgiving all rolled into one. This is the time when families gather to feast and visit their local t
Read MoreBest Budget Hotels In Nara
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
There's plenty of quality cheap accommodation in Nara. Here I've listed what I consider to be the best budget hotels and guesthouses in Nara, all of which I've personally inspected. This Japanese-sty
Read MoreKyoto With Children
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Kyoto is a fantastic place to visit with children: it's safe, clean and easy to get around. But, needless to say, it takes a bit of planning to keep your children happy -- after all, not every child i
Read MoreBest Luxury Hotels In Nara
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
Nara only has a few luxury hotels. Here are my personal recommendations. Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi Wow! The Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi is a superb Japanes
Read MoreBest Mid Range Hotels In Nara
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
If you're looking for somewhere comfortable to stay without breaking the bank, Nara has a great range of mid-range hotels to choose from. I've personally inspected each of these properties. Located d
Read MoreBest Time To Go To Nara
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
What is the best time of year to visit Nara? What's the weather like in Nara month by month? Here, I'll give you all the answers. ![Tea House, Yoshiki-en Gardens, Nara - image copyright Damien Douxch
Read MoreGetting Around Nara
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
Nara is a very compact city that can easily be explored on foot. However, if you'd like to visit some of the sights around the city, you'll need to take a bus, train or taxi. Here's my guide to gettin
Read MoreHow To Get To Nara
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
Nara is within easy day trip distance of cities like Kyoto and Osaka. It's also very close to Kansai International Airport. In this section, I give the best, fastest and cheapest ways to reach Nara fr
Read MoreNara Annual Festivals Events
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
Nara has some truly spectacular annual festivals and events. Here's my rundown of the main Nara festivals and events which are definitely worth seeing if you can. ![Wakakusa](https://photos.smugmug.c
Read MoreNara Cherry Blossoms
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
Nara is a fantastic place to enjoy Japan's famous cherry blossoms. The parks, gardens, temples and shrines of the city are studded with cherry trees. Here is information on timing and a list of the be
Read MoreNara Districts
- Nara
- 07 Apr, 2025
Nara has hundreds of fascinating sights to explore. Most are located in a few main sightseeing districts. In this section, I'll give you a full run-down of Nara's main sightseeing districts. ![Nigats
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