If you’re visiting Japan and love Harry Potter, you have two fun theme park experiences to feed your love of all things magical and Muggle – Universal Studios Japan and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: The Making of Harry Potter. But if time is limited, which should you pick? Here’s what to think about.
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.
10 Best Things to Do in Kanazawa
Kanazawa is probably best known for the pretty streets of Higashi Chaya, its old geisha district, but there are a lot more things to do here than wander these. Here are our top 10 things to do in Kanazawa.
Top 10 Things to See in Nagano City
Just a few hours away from Tokyo, the city of Nagano is home to one of Japan’s most important shrines, the famous snow monkeys and much more – so, what should you do when you visit? Here are our top 10 things to do in Nagano.
Top 10 Things to Do in Takayama
If you plan to visit Takayama on your trip, you might wonder what to do there. There’s actually quite a lot, and you can easily spend 2-3 days exploring the town and some nearby fun spots. These are the 10 things you shouldn’t miss when you do.
15 Things to Book in Advance in Kyoto & Osaka
Visiting Japan can take a little bit more planning than some other destinations – and one reason for this is that some of the very popular things to see can sell out in advance or simply don’t take walk-in customers. Here’s what you need to book in advance in Kyoto and Osaka to ensure you don’t miss out.
Top Tips for Staying in Tokyo Bay
Located on the far west of Tokyo, the Tokyo Bay resort area is surrounded by sea, has some large, family-friendly hotels, some of which have pools, and it’s right by the Tokyo Disney Parks, but if you do stay here, what can you do, where is there to eat – and, what are the best hotels to stay in? Find out here…
teamLab Planets Expanded in 2025
Although they probably wouldn’t thank me for saying this, teamLab Planets has always been a bit overshadowed by the bigger, flashier, and currently newer teamLab Borderless. But that might be about to change, as in 2025, teamLab Planets had a makeover – and it’s now nearly as popular as Borderless.
What I Thought of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto
The Nintendo Museum opened in Kyoto in October 2024 and was immediately a sell-out. So, does it deserve the hype? I went along to find out.