Japan

Japan is one of our favourite countries in the world—it truly is like nowhere else. We love the quirkiness, the efficiency, the ease of travel, the ultra-polite people, and the amazing food (yes, even for vegetarians!). 

We’ve visited Japan four times (and will be returning!). Below you can read all our tips including our recommended places to visit in Japan, the best things to do in Japan, two week itinerary, tips for planning a trip, vegetarian survival guide, and lots more useful advice.

Don’t miss our detailed guides to the best things to do in Kyoto and Tokyo—the top two destinations in Japan and both very different.

We highly recommend purchasing a Japan Rail Pass to save money on the bullet trains. Read our post on whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth it for everything you need to know. 

Our favourite temples and gardens to visit in Kyoto in autumn plus when to expect peak foliage.

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Wondering where to stay in Kyoto? Here are our favourite areas and hotels in this beautiful city.

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Tips for visiting our favourite temple garden in Kyoto.

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Our guide to the best attractions and top tips for Ghibli Park in Nagoya Japan.

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Top tips for booking Monk Restaurant, one of the hardest reservations to get in Kyoto.

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Our updated guide to the best vegetarian and vegan food in Kyoto, Japan.

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Our updated guide to the best rides and top tips for Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.

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Our updated guide with everything you need to know about using a Japan Rail Pass and if it's worth it after the price increase.

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Our favourite places in weird and wonderful Japan.

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Our best tips to help you plan an amazing trip to Japan.

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Learn about Japan before you visit with these novels, memoirs and non-fiction books.

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Learn where to stay in Japan from ryokans to temples to love hotels

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