Ginzan Onsen Town looks like its from Studio Ghibli for good reason: the wooden ryokan, narrow riverside street, and mountain setting create the kind of atmosphere travelers daydream about. Here’s what makes it special, what budget travelers should know, and how to plan a practical visit.
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It is so close to Tokyo, yet still a hidden gem! Our guide will help you discover the best things to do in Yokohama. Highlights include the Red Brick Warehouse for food, the Noge district for nightlife, and Sankeien Garden for culture. Plus, the port town’s spacious waterfront, where we appreciated the breeze while visiting […]
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, The Golden Route in Japan is great but expect lots of lines, tour bus crowds and Instagram wannabes. The solution? These Japan off the beaten path locations! Culture, nature, food, photography and adventure, this is the side of Japan that hardly anyone knows about. And the best bit? You can do this […]
If hiking or biking by day then soaking in a hot spring onsen bath under the stars at night is your kind of trip then our Hokkaido itinerary is for you. Hokkaido in northern Japan is the second biggest island and a playground for adventure lovers. The island itself is massive with lots of opportunities […]
Ainu culture, sake brewing, traditional izakaya restaurants, modern malls and the gateway to the national parks of Hokkaido. Whether you are visiting in winter for ski season or summer for hiking there are many things to do in Asahikawa. To us Asahikawa city feels very much like Vancouver. Not only is it surrounded by mountains […]
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