Kyoto to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There
The lowdown on travel options between Kyoto and Tokyo. Bullet train, highway bus and more!
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September 20th, 2017
Mount Osore: Visions of Heaven and Hell at Fear Mountain
A stunning and mysterious place with contrasting "heaven and hell" views thanks to the lush greens and a volcanic landscape.
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September 20th, 2017
The Cutest Place in Japan: A Guide to Visiting Rabbit Island
Rabbit Island, officially known as Okunoshima, is on the must-visit list for many people coming to Japan. And who can blame […]
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September 20th, 2017
Desert Adventures: Visiting Japan’s Tottori Sand Dunes
Make your visit even more special by paragliding, sandboarding or going for a camel ride.
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September 4th, 2017
The Lowdown on Flying a Drone in Japan
Read this before you send your winged camera into the skies.
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August 28th, 2017
Japan by Prefecture: The Kansai Region
So for a window into old Japan, with the bright lights only a train ride away, Kansai is its own special piece of Japan waiting […]
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August 19th, 2017
Nishiki Market: Exploring Kyoto’s 400-year-old Kitchen
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
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August 18th, 2017
September 2017: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
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August 10th, 2017
10th Anniversary Yōkai Train Event in Kyoto
Dress spooky and join other passengers on the Kyoto Yokai (Ghost) Train Event —and get a discount on your travels while you're at it!
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August 8th, 2017
Summer Sonic: The Lowdown on Kansai’s Hottest Music Festival
Everything you need to know about the Osaka leg of Summer Sonic.
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August 1st, 2017
Cosplayers Assemble at Nagoya’s World Cosplay Summit
A guide to the World Cosplay Summit, an annual international cosplay event that Nagoya has been hosting since 2003.
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July 27th, 2017
August 2017: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
Some of Japan's best festivals take place in August. Lucky us, they're mostly free too!
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July 26th, 2017
Summertime Light Festivals in Nara
With a number of light festivals, August is a great time to take in the atmosphere of the ancient capital.
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Ski Hotel Chene Kijimadaira
If you're looking for a super convenient, affordable place for hitting the ski slopes or getting some winter onsen action, then Hotel Chene Kijimadaira fits the bill. The hotel is right on the ski slopes with 27 western style rooms (with private […]
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Modern Apartment Handy to Osaka **10% Off Summer Break Deal**
Apartment Osaka Sakai Ishizugawa 402 is an attractive, modern apartment in Sakai, Osaka prefecture's second largest city. From the closest station, it's just 16 minutes by train to Namba Station in the center of Osaka. Limited time coupon: Get […]
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SJ Osaka Central **10% Off Summer Break Deal**
Limited time coupon: Get 10% off your vacation rental booking with Stay Japan. Coupon numbers limited to first 400 people! Click here to get your discount. SJ Central Osaka is a modern Hotel Style Apartment suitable for business travelers, […]
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1-Day Bus Tour of Hokkaido Lavender Fields and Blue Pond (from Sapporo Station)
A full-day bus trip (approx. 12 hours) to Hokkaido’s most beautiful summer destinations. […]
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Tokyo to Kyoto Return Shinkansen + 1 Day Kyoto Pass
Save 17% over the regular fare for a non-reserved round trip ticket on the Shinkansen from […]
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JR Hokkaido Pass
The JR Hokkaido Pass comes in 3 day, 4 day flex, 5 day and 7 day flavors. The pass provides […]
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