10 Day Japan Itinerary
How to spend 10 days in Japan with kids
Japan is an island country of the Asian continent. It consists of over 6,500 islands. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is the most populated city in the world. The local currency is the Yen and 100 Yen converts to just below $1 USD. An easy way to do quick conversions in your …
14 amazing day trips to take from Tokyo
Day trips from Tokyo you don’t want to miss
Tokyo is an amazing, vibrant city. There are many popular tourist attractions in Tokyo to see. A visit to Tokyo will keep you busy for days. But, if you have some free time, you might want to explore these day trips to take from Tokyo. It …
1 day Arashiyama Itinerary: Kyoto
Plan your perfect day in Kyoto
There are so many amazing things to do in Kyoto! If you need help to decide on what to do at Arashiyama, maybe this 1-day itinerary of Arashiyama can help. It details five of the best things to do in Arashiyama, Kyoto …
Visiting Kinkakuji in Kyoto, Japan
See the Golden Pavilion
Kinkaku-ji temple, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of the most iconic temples in Kyoto, Japan. It is a Zen Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visiting Kinkakuji in Kyoto should be at the top of your Japan itinerary …
How many days to spend in Osaka, Japan: build your perfect itinerary
Plan your trip to Osaka
Osaka is located in the Kansai region in western Japan. This region is home to some of the oldest temples in Japan. It’s an incredible place to visit and there is so much to see and do …
1 day tour of Kyoto by bicycle / Japan
Hire a bike and let’s get going!
For a different way of sightseeing, why not look at completing your own one day tour of Kyoto by bicycle? As part of a 5 day itinerary of Kyoto, on one of the days I was going to buy an all day bus pass to visit some popular locations …
Travel Planning / Travelogue from Japan #1
Travel diaries from the first time I visited Japan
I’ve always wanted to travel but starting a family early meant that has been out of the question for some time now. I always told the kids that when they turned 18, I would take them to a destination of their choice. Then because I was …
Sydney to Osaka / Travelogue from Japan #2
Travel diaries from the first time I visited Japan
Kate and I leave home about 10.30pm the night before we are due to fly out to Japan and drive the 5 hours to Sydney. I stopped halfway for a little nap, but neither of us could sleep as we were too excited! Our flight is due to depart …
Sydney to Osaka / Travelogue from Japan #2
Travel diaries from the first time I visited Japan
Kate and I leave home about 10.30pm the night before we are due to fly out to Japan and drive the 5 hours to Sydney. I stopped halfway for a little nap, but neither of us could sleep as we were too excited! Our flight is due to depart …