Why Stay in Ueno District, Tokyo, Japan When I started traveling to Tokyo, Japan, many moons ago, my Japanese friends told me that Ueno was the best place in Tokyo for budget accommodations. Today, it’s still a true statement. Hopefully, this blog post is helpful enough to convince you to find a budget 3 star […]
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Where to Stay in Tokyo for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
Best 6 Areas in Tokyo with Recommended Hotels to Stay for Your First Visit in Japan I chose Tokyo as the first city to stay during my very first visit to Japan. And I’m willing to bet that Tokyo will be your first stop in Japan as well. But Tokyo is comprised of 23 wards! […]
Where to Stay in Kobe (神戸) for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
It is written that Kobe, Japan, is only worth a day trip from Osaka and Kyoto. I say, how dare they? Have they ever visited Sannomiya? The magnificent port city of Kobe, in its own right, is a city that deserves at least several overnight stays. In this post, I’ll explain why Sannomiya is the […]
3 Best Areas to Stay in Osaka for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
3 Best Areas to Stay in Osaka for First Time Visitors (With a List of Recommended Osaka Hotels) After visiting Osaka for so many years, I’ve now narrowed down the 3 best areas to stay in Osaka for first time visitors. And I’m strictly writing this from my own past experiences traveling and exploring this […]
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A Day Trip in Osaka – The Nation’s Kitchen
A Quick Osaka City and Eating Guide from the Wayfaring Soul I love wandering around Osaka, Japan because it’s a huge city with so much space to get lost in. It’s got a great energy with a unique mix of beautiful architecture. And then there’s the food! Oh my god the amazing food! And I’m […]
A Short Day Trip to Wakayama City in Japan
Why visit Wakayama (和歌山市 Wakayama-shi) City? If you’ve read my day trip to Suwon post you’ll know I have a soft spot for quick getaways from popular city destinations. In this instance, my wife and I were searching for a day trip from Osaka where we were based for this recent visit to Japan’s Kansai region. […]
Back in Osaka 大阪市 Japan
With a Short Trip to One of My Most Favorite Spots in the World… Arashiyama! After staying a week in Kuala Lumpur and then back to Bangkok, a good buddy of mine I knew from my government contract days asked if I wanted to head over to Osaka for sushi. Why not? Osaka has a […]
A Perfect Unplanned Day Trip to Kawagoe Japan
Going Back in Time to the Edo Period I have to say I’m not the sort of traveler that does a lot of pre-trip planning. I never even heard of Kawagoe (川越) in Japan before I googled “day trips near Tokyo”. And it was only on that day I decided on visiting Kawagoe when I discovered […]
Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama Review
The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama – Just Right for a Visit in Kyoto One of the biggest advice on saving hotels in Japan is to look for a hotel that is not in the center of whichever major city you are visiting. For example while visiting Kyoto, I booked the Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama. It’s […]
Himeji Castle – First Day Exploring Japan’s Kansai Region
If you are a big castle fanatic like I am, and you’re wondering which castle I would suggest you visit first in Japan, I would name Himeji Castle with no hesitation. Himeji Castle is one of the largest in Japan and easily visited as a day trip from Kyoto and Osaka in the Kansai region. […]
