Things to Do

Best Tours in Fukuoka: Ramen, Shrines & Kyushu Day Trips

The best guided tours in Fukuoka — Hakata street food, Dazaifu shrine, Beppu onsens, and Kyushu day trips. Named operators with prices in JPY.

Best Tours in Hakone: Mt Fuji Views, Ryokan & Hot Springs

The best guided tours in Hakone — Lake Ashi, Mt Fuji views, the Open Air Museum, and onsen experiences. Named operators with prices in JPY.

Best Tours in Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Miyajima & Day Trips

The best guided tours in Hiroshima — Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island, atomic bomb history, and day trips from the city. Named operators and prices.

Best Tours in Kyoto: Tea Ceremony, Geisha District, Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari

Best Kyoto tours — tea ceremony, Gion geisha district, Arashiyama bamboo grove, Fushimi Inari. Prices, timings, and booking advice for each experience.

Best Tours in Osaka: Street Food, Nara Day Trip and Osaka Castle

Best tours in Osaka — street food tour of Dotonbori and Kuromon, Nara deer park day trip, Osaka Castle history and gardens. Prices and booking advice.

Best Tours in Tokyo: teamLab, Tsukiji, Robot Restaurant and Mt Fuji

The best tours in Tokyo — teamLab digital art, Tsukiji fish market, Robot Restaurant, and Mt Fuji day trips. Prices, booking tips, and what to expect.

Climbing Mount Fuji: Complete Guide for First-Time Hikers

Complete guide to climbing Mount Fuji — trails, season, costs, gear, altitude sickness, mountain huts, and whether climbing is worth it.

Fushimi Inari Taisha: The Complete Visitor Guide

How to visit Fushimi Inari in Kyoto — opening hours, hiking the full trail, best times to go, and how to get there from Kyoto Station.

Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park Tickets: The Complete Booking Guide

How to buy Ghibli Museum tickets via Lawson, and Ghibli Park tickets online — prices, opening hours, getting there, and which to visit.

Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip: Peace Memorial, A-Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine

Hiroshima and Miyajima day trip guide: Peace Memorial Museum, A-Bomb Dome, ferry to Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine — guided tours and independent options.

Hokkaido Wildlife Tours: Cranes, Drift Ice and Shiretoko Wilderness

Hokkaido wildlife tours: watch red-crowned cranes in Kushiro, walk on drift ice off Abashiri, and spot brown bears on Shiretoko boat trips.

Jigokudani Snow Monkeys: How to Visit from Tokyo and Nagano

How to visit the Jigokudani snow monkeys from Tokyo and Nagano — transport, entry fees, best season, nearby onsen, and ryokan options with prices.

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Kyoto: Tickets, Hours & Tips

Visit Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto — ticket prices, opening hours, how to get there, when to avoid crowds, and what to see in the garden.

Kumano Kodo Tours: Guided Walks on Japan's Sacred Pilgrimage Trail

Book Kumano Kodo guided tours or plan a self-guided walk. Routes, operators, prices in JPY/USD, difficulty ratings, and best season covered.

Kyoto Gion Geisha Tour: Walking the Hanamikoji and Meeting Maiko

Explore Kyoto's Gion district on a guided walking tour: Hanamikoji street, teahouse culture, and the best times to spot geiko and maiko.

Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Train, Cable Car, and Lake Ashi

Plan the Mt Fuji Hakone day trip from Tokyo: Romancecar, Lake Ashi cruise, 5th Station, Open Air Museum, cable car — with prices and season tips.

Nara Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto: Deer Park, Todai-ji and Getting There

Day trip to Nara from Osaka or Kyoto — how to get there, Todai-ji entry fees, deer park tips, guided tours vs self-guided, and what to skip.

Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, Transport Costs and Best Tours

Day trip to Nikko from Tokyo — Toshogu Shrine entry fees, Tobu vs Shinkansen transport costs, guided tours vs self-guided, and what to see first.

Niseko vs Hakuba: Which Japan Ski Resort is Right for You?

Niseko vs Hakuba compared: snow quality, terrain difficulty, access from Tokyo, accommodation costs, family vs advanced skiers, and season length.

Osaka Food Tours: Dotonbori, Street Food and the Best Guided Experiences

Book an Osaka food tour — named operators, Dotonbori coverage, prices in JPY/USD, what dishes are included, tour duration, and the best self-guided route.

Samurai and Ninja Experiences in Tokyo and Kyoto: Venues, Prices and What to Expect

Book a samurai or ninja experience in Tokyo or Kyoto — named venues, prices in JPY/USD, session length, what's included, and how the experiences compare.

Senso-ji Temple Asakusa: Visitor Guide for 2026

Visit Senso-ji in Asakusa — opening hours, entry fees, Nakamise shopping street, best time to avoid crowds, and how to get there.

Shibuya Sky: Tickets, Opening Hours & What to Expect

Everything you need for Shibuya Sky — ticket prices, opening hours, how to book in advance, and what you can see from the rooftop in Tokyo.

Skiing in Japan: The Complete Resort Guide for 2025–2026

Plan your Japan ski trip: Niseko, Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko, Shiga Kogen, Furano. Season dates, lift pass prices, snow depth, and onsen après-ski.

Sumo Wrestling Experience Tokyo: Morning Practice, Tournaments and Ryogoku

See sumo in Tokyo: morning keiko practice, Kokugikan tournament tickets, the Sumo Museum, and chanko nabe lunch — with prices and named operators.

Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: Where to Try Chado and Matcha

Tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto — where to try chado, costs from ¥2,500, what to expect, and how to choose between tourist and authentic venues.

teamLab Borderless & Planets Tokyo: The Complete 2026 Guide

teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills and teamLab Planets in Toyosu — tickets, prices, differences, and how to choose. Everything you need for 2026.

Tokyo Akihabara Anime Tour: Guided Walks Through Japan's Otaku District

Best Akihabara guided tours in Tokyo: named operators, prices in JPY and USD, maid cafes, figure shops, retro game stores, and booking tips.

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka: Tickets, Tips & What to Expect

Everything you need for Universal Studios Japan in 2026 — tickets, Express Passes, Super Nintendo World, Wizarding World, crowds, and how to get there.