December 22nd
Kanazawa’s Best Cherry Blossom Spots
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the picturesque town.
Greg Lane
Greg has been poking around Japan since the turn of the century. His favorite activity is wandering around new place and stumbling upon the beautifully mundane and ordinary - gnarled trees, earthen walls, ramshackle houses and serene shrines.
Greg's favorite travel destinations in Japan are Nagasaki, Kanazawa and Kyoto.
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa – 5% Off
The HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa is less than 60 minutes from Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa, and the Shinkansen from Tokyo stops at Kanazawa Station, which is only five minutes from the hotel. Attractions nearby include Edo-era buildings, […]
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November 28th
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel – 5% Off
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel is a short walk from JR Hakodate Station, and less than half an hour's drive from from Hakodate Airport. An airport shuttle is available. The hotel is close to the Hakodate waterfront, Mount Hakodate, Motomachi and the […]
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November 28th
Art Hotel Hirosaki City – 5% Off
ART HOTEL HIROSAKI CITY is a very short walk from JR Hirosaki Station, which is just over half an hour from Shin-Aomori Station. It is an hour from Aomori Station by bus. Nearby attractions include Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle, Oirase Stream, […]
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November 28th
Hotel Épinard Nasu – 5% Off
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya Sakae – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya Sakae is less than ten minutes from Sakaemachi Station, 30 minutes from Nagoya Station and within an hour of Chubu Centrair International Airport. The Sakae shopping district is near the hotel, and Nagoya City is home to […]
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November 28th
NARA ROYAL HOTEL – 5% Off
NARA ROYAL HOTEL is easily accessible, being walking distance from the Shin-Omiya Station of the Kintetsu Railway, and ten minutes away from JR Nara Station. There is also a shuttle bus, run by the hotel, that runs throughout the city, taking […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fukuoka Tenjin Minami – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fukuoka Tenjin Minami is located in the heart of Fukuoka, only 20 minutes from Fukuoka Airport Station, and ten minutes' walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station. The city is home to the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, Nakasu district, […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Castle – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Castle just minutes from JR Kanazawa Station. Komatsu Airport is 40 minutes away by bus, and expressways are nearby. Kanazawa Castle is a major tourist attraction, as is Kanazawa's Edo-era architecture and Kenrokuen […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kagoshima Tenmonkan Annex – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kagoshima Tenmonkan Annex is located at the center of Tenmonkan, a very short walk from the Kagoshima City Tram Tenmonkandori Station, which can be reached from the JR Kagoshima Chuo Station. The hotel is very near Tenmonkan […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park is 10 minutes from JR Sapporo Station by subway, and less than sixty minutes from the New Chitose Airport. Airport shuttles stop a few minutes' walk from the hotel, at Nakajima Park. Nearby Nakajima Park, one […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya Nishiki – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya Nishiki is 3 minutes' walk from Sakae Station. The hotel is a 15-minute car ride from Nagoya Station, and an hour by shuttle bus from Chubu Centrair International Airport. The is five minutes from a major local landmark, […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku is located in Hakodate’s downtown, one of Hokkaido’s major sightseeing spots. The hotel is 15 minutes from Hakodate Airport, and ten minutes from JR Hakodate Station. It is a very short walk from […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Oita – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Oita is an eight-minute walk from JR Oita Station. The Oita Airport shuttle bus stops a one-minute walk from the hotel, which is also a stone's throw from the entertainment district. Oita Airport itself is an hour away by bus. […]
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November 28th
Hotel Higashinihon Morioka – 5% Off
Hotel Higashinihon Morioka in Iwate is a short walk from JR Morioka Station’s East Gate. The hotel is 90 minutes by train from Sendai Airport. The city is home to the Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building, Morioka Castle, and historical buildings […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi is situated in Osaka’s main shopping and entertainment district. It has easy access to Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and of course Dotonbori, while Osaka Aquarium is a few minutes away by train. Kansai […]
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November 28th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino – 5% Off
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis […]
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November 26th
2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Season Forecast
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
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October 8th
The Best Ways for Getting Around Kanazawa
There are plenty of easy ways to get around Kanazawa depending on your group needs or time constraints.
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August 1st
Hirosaki Guide: Japan in a Nutshell
At first glance, Hirosaki might look like just another small provincial Japanese city, rundown even, but there's something special here and the locals will tell you forthrightly in one succinct but scattered sentence - castle town of apples, […]
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June 7th
5 Cheapo Ideas for a Rainy Day in Kanazawa
Heading to Kanazawa? Best read this—and pack an umbrella.
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May 14th
Hoppin’ on the Brew Wagon: Kanazawa’s Best Craft Beer Bars
Albeit a little late to the game, these Kanazawa craft beer spots are serving up cold ones in some quirky and unique locales.
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May 7th
Two-Day Kanazawa Bullet Train + Hotel Package (from Tokyo)
A combined Shinkansen (bullet train) and hotel package from Tokyo to the historic town of Kanazawa.
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March 7th
20% off Mobile Hotspot rental from Ninja WiFi
Ninja Wifi is the biggest provider of rental pocket wifi devices to international visitors coming to Japan. They also have the most pick-up points.
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