Nara is a popular day trip from Osaka and Kyoto, but it also makes a great spot to spend a few days. Here are the top 10 things we suggest you eat, see, and do once you are here… and it sees you hitting the main sights with a few surprises.
Things to Do
Guides to the best things to do all over Japan – from the top 10 sights in the main tourist cities to small attractions you shouldn’t miss.
What to Expect at Tokyo’s Unko Museum
Also known as a Poop Museum, is Tokyo’s Unko Museum worth spending time in for your trip? Well, it’s not educational, and it’s not historic, but it could brighten up your social media and allow you to see a different side to the Japanese people. Here’s what you’ll find inside.
The Top 10 Things to Do on Miyajima
Miyajima might only be a small island, but there’s a lot to cram into a visit. Here are the 10 things we don’t think you should miss.
Top 10 Things to do in Hiroshima
If you’re visiting Hiroshima on your Japan trip, what are the city’s must-see sights? Here are our top 10 must-dos…
Is Visiting Hiroshima’s Orizuru Tower Worth It?
The Orizuru Tower overlooks the city of Hiroshima – but is it worth visiting? Check out our review and find out.
What to Expect at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
It took me five trips to Osaka to get here, as it has one of the most boring-sounding names in the entire world – but trust me, if you go in with the right attitude, this place is fun, and definitely a good thing to do in Osaka with kids. Here’s what to expect at Osaka’s worst-named museum!
What to Expect on Osaka’s ‘Don Quijote’ Ferris Wheel
The Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel costs 1,000 yen (cash only) and takes 15 minutes. Is the queue worth it if you’re scared of heights? Our honest review, plus opening hours and the best time to go.
teamLab Opens a New Kyoto Museum in 2025
There’s a hot new ticket in town. The art collective teamLab has opened a new art experience in Kyoto. Called teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, it opened on October 7th 2025. Here’s what to know before your visit.