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Side view of the red pagoda style exterior of Byo-doin in Uji

Taking a Day Trip to Uji

2 August 20262 December 2024

A short train ride from Kyoto, or Nara, the city of Uji is best known for its matcha tea. People come here to do all things green – tea tastings, buying matcha-themed goodies, you can even go a little bit out of town and visit the tea fields. But guess what’s one of the few … Read more

View of the pathway in the Arashiyama Bamboo grove early in the morning

One Day in Kyoto – Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera

20 July 202631 August 2024

I need to start this by saying that one day is not enough to do Kyoto justice, but if that’s all you have, here’s how to spend one day in Kyoto – and see the three most famous sights: the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kiyomizu-Dera, and Fushimi Inari.

Front of the main building at Hie Shrine in Toyama. It has a pointed roof, and scarlet and gold decorations.

How to Spend One Day in Toyama

19 July 202625 July 2024

Toyama is located along Japan’s new Golden Route between Nagano and Kanazawa. So, is it worth spending a day here? And what can you do if you do? Here’s our guide to spending one day in Toyama.

How to Spend Two Days in Nagoya

19 July 202611 April 2024

Nagoya is a fantastic city. I had just over two full days there and, in my opinion, that was not enough – but, if that is all you have, our two-day Nagoya itinerary shows you how you might want to spend it.

Tsutenkaku tower in Osaka taken from the end of the street that leads up to it.

How to Spend Three Days in Osaka

5 August 20266 December 2023

Three days is the perfect amount of time to see all the big sights in Osaka – plus a few surprises I’ve found on my three trips there. Our three-day Osaka itinerary shows you how to get it all done.

The famous decki at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto

Got Four Days in Kyoto? Here’s the Best Way to Spend Them.

20 July 202625 November 2023

We think four full days is the minimum time you need to see all of Kyoto’s best sights without rushing around too much – so how should you break that down? Our four-day Kyoto itinerary makes it easy.

View of Tokyo Skytree from across the river in Asakusa where you start our four day Tokyo itinerary

How to Spend Four Days in Tokyo

20 July 20263 November 2023

I think four days is the minimum amount of time you should spend in Tokyo if you want to see the main sights – but, how should you break up your time? Our four-day Tokyo itinerary includes all the must-sees and a few surprises …