Hakone is close enough to Tokyo to visit for the day, but is that long enough? Here’s how long we think you need to spend in Hakone.
Trip Scheduling
Deciding where to visit on your Japan trip or how long to spend in different cities in Japan can be two of the hardest things about planning a Japan trip. Get the best advice here.
When Are Japan’s Public Holidays?
Japan has up to 18 national holidays a year. Some of them you’ll hardly notice, while others can completely throw off your plans by filling the Shinkansen, causing things to close on random days, or turning the queue for that theme park ride you’re looking forward to from 45 minutes to two hours. Trying to … Read more
How Long Should You Stay in Kanazawa?
Can you see everything you need to in Kanazawa in one day, or should you plan to stay for longer? Our guide can help you determine how many days you should stay in Kanazawa. That’s right, you, not anyone else.
Harry Potter Fans: USJ or Warner Bros Tokyo – Which is Right For You?
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.
Disney or USJ? How to Decide Which to Visit
If you only have time to visit one theme park on your Japan trip, which should it be – one of the Tokyo Disney parks or Universal Studios Japan? Here’s what we think you should look at to help you decide.
How Long Should You Spend in Takayama
Located in Central Japan, Takayama is famous for its old town area, lined with pretty wooden buildings. But how long should you stay there to make the most of the town?
How Much Can You Do at Tokyo Disney at Night?
Ideally, you need a day in each of the Tokyo Disney Parks to do them justice, but if you’re tight on time during your Tokyo trip, you might decide to take advantage of one of Tokyo Disney’s evening passes to just spend a few hours in the park. But how much can you actually get done with an evening pass?
How Long Should You Stay in Toyama?
It’s not on everyone’s Japan itinerary, but if you plan to stop in this city between Nagano and Kanazawa, how long do you need to spend there? Here’s what we suggest…