Two weeks in Japan is the perfect amount of time. You’ll be able to see all the highlights, some hidden gems, eat delicious local food, and be completely enthralled in Japanese culture. All without over staying your welcome!
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Miyajima Island is incredible to say the least. There’s a floating shrine and torii gate, mountain top aerial views, and even local food.
You’re not visiting Osaka for the views. Rather, you’re visiting for the food, the culture, and there is still a traditional castle to see!
Shibu Onsen is a small bath town in the Nagano prefecture Alps that flourishes on tourists coming to enjoy the natural hot spring water.
A getaway to Shibu Onsen Japan is about relaxing in the many public baths and staying in a traditional ryokan
If you’re a bit more body shy (like me), or have any tattoos, then Japan’s best kept secret is for you: the private onsen!
From the time it took to get to the park, to being downright unimpressed and overwhelmed at the same time. There was hardly any positives about going to Ghibli Park.
I was ultimately disappointed with Ghibli Museum Tokyo. The wonder of Ghibli became overshadowed by all the downfalls of the museum… that started way before you ever even make it there…
I’ll give you an overview of how to see sumo wrestling in Japan and go into the nitty gritty of actually going to a sumo tournament in Tokyo.
Kanazawa Japan is an underrated city that you should consider visiting, even on a first time trip to Japan.
Unfortunately, there are some pretty popular things to do in Japan that you shouldn’t be doing, at least not your first time there!
So here’s my top list of things NOT to do in Japan, and what to do instead!