March 24th
2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Season Forecast
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
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.
All posts by Greg Lane
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March 21st
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.
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February 27th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Otemae
A comfortable stay in the heart of the city’s action. The HOTEL MYSTAYS Otemae in central Osaka, with its prime location right in the center of the city’s action, is perfect for families and large parties. With Osaka tourist attractions on the […]
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February 27th
HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Dojima
One of the best locations in the city and at a walking distance from JR Osaka station. Rebranded on August 1, 2017! HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Dojima is located in the center of the downtown area, only 5 minutes’ walk from JR Kitashinchi Station on […]
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February 27th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park Annex
Hotel rebranded as “Hotel Mystays Sapporo Nakajima Park Annex” for reopening on April 30, 2017! Rebranded for a renewed opening, with a total makeover of guest rooms, lobby and exteriors. The entertainment district of Sapporo City in Hokkaido, […]
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February 27th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kagoshima Tenmonkan
Kagoshima's initial MYSTAYS brand, re-brand opening on 3/20/18! Compatible with a diverse range of scenes, from tourism, business trips, conferences to receptions and is also near Tenmonkan, which is a bustling thorough area. “Sakurajima” is […]
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February 27th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Nayoro
Your ideal center for business travel or sightseeing in northern Hokkaido, rebranded and reopened in central Nayoro City on September 1, 2017! Just a 10-minute walk from JR Nayoro Station, HOTEL MYSTAYS Nayoro is conveniently located just […]
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February 26th
HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Sapporo Park
Located in the heart of Sapporo HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Sapporo Park is a popular destination not only for its convenient location but also for its natural hot spring. With spacious rooms boasting high-quality designs, the hotel offers a […]
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February 26th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Aspen
The Hotel rebranded as “Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen” for reopening on October 12, 2016! Venue is at a convenient location two minutes walk from the North Exit of JR Sapporo Station and five-minute walk from Sapporo Station on the subway Nanboku […]
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February 26th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
Warm Comfort With a Moutain View Newly opened, HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort is set in Fujiyoshida region, at a walking distance from Fujikyu Highland. The hotel prime location gives it an incredible Mount Fuji view and an easy access to the […]
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February 26th
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fukuoka Tenjin
The whole of Kyushu is at your doorstep. Situated in the historic heart of Fukuoka City, HOTEL MYSTAYS Fukuoka Tenjin makes for the perfect base for exploring this fascinating Japanese city. With the city increasing in popularity every year, […]
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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. […]
