Himi is a small town, about an hour’s train journey from Toyama City, Kanazawa or Takaoka. And if you’re a manga fan, you’re definitely going to want to check it out.
Japan Itineraries
Looking for a ready-made plan that helps you organise your time in Japan, take a look at one of our done-for-you itineraries – from how to spent one day in a single city, to multi-hop plans that take a week or more.
7-Day Central Japan Itinerary inc Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Whether you’re thinking of it as a destination in its own right, or the long way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto, Central Japan has a lot to offer – from headline sights like Nagano’s Snow Monkeys and the pretty streets of Kanazawa and Takayama to less well-known destinations like Iwase, a small town punching above its weight for foodies. Here’s our 7-Day plan to discover it.
Nagano, Takayama and Kanazawa – Five Day Itinerary for the New Golden Route
There’s more than one way to get between Tokyo and Kyoto – and in this plan, you’ll take the long way via the Japanese Alps region, heading past Nagano, Takayama and Kanazawa (and a few smaller spots) on the way. This region is incredibly scenic, full of traditional sights and a bit more nature than the original Golden Route people tend to take – and, right now, has a fraction of the crowds. Here’s our 5-Day plan to discover it.
How to Spend One Day in Hiroshima and Miyajima
Visiting the city of Hiroshima and the island of Miyajima is a really popular day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, but what should you do during your visit? Our guide to spending one day in Hiroshima and Miyajima can help you decide.
How to Spend One Day in Kanazawa
If you only have one day to spend in Kanazawa, how should you spend it? Here’s my guide to making the most of your time.
How to Spend Two Days in Takayama
Two full days is the perfect amount of time to see the best that Takayama has to offer and take a side trip to the nearby town of Hida Furukawa. Here’s how to fit it all in.
How to Spend One Day in Takayama
If you only have one day in Takayama, how should you spend it to ensure you cover all the must-see sights? Our plan will give you some ideas.
7-Day Tokyo/Kyoto Itinerary for First Time Visitors
If you’re coming to Japan for the first time and only have a week to explore, what’s the best use of your time? Here’s a simple 7-day plan to hit the spots most first-time travellers want to see.