day tours – Japan Just for You

June 22, 2019May 25, 2019

Stress free sightseeing in Kyoto

There’s been a lot written lately about over-tourism in Japan, and how popular destinations such as Kyoto are becoming overcrowded. Tourists often note in their reviews of Kyoto’s most well-known sights how crowded they are. For someone researching and planning their trip, these reports can sound pretty discouraging. What they imagined was admiring beautiful historic temples and shrines, not being wedged in with the teeming tourist hordes. Continue reading “Stress free sightseeing in Kyoto”

May 4, 2019May 20, 2019

Day tours – what you need to consider

Japan has an excellent public transport system, so it’s perfectly possible to sightsee without needing a guide. This means there is no need to book day tours, but some people like doing these, and there are occasions where a day tour is useful. Let’s look at when to book a day tour, some of the options available, and what to check before you book. Continue reading “Day tours – what you need to consider”

December 16, 2018May 20, 2019

How far is it to…?

Travel distances in Japan are greater than would-be visitors often think which leads to over-estimating how much can be fitted into the trip. A common mental image is that they will arrive and be whisked by shinkansen (bullet train) from the airport to Tokyo and then on to Mount Fuji.

The shinkansen doesn’t go everywhere in Japan, just between major cities. There are other trains on Japan’s extensive rail network, including limited express and local trains. These are slower than shinkansen, but very useful for getting around. Continue reading “How far is it to…?”