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!
Japan travel tips
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.
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!
You can’t possibly see all of Japan on your fist visit, unless you’re visiting for several months at a time. But if you aren’t, what are the top things to do in Japan that you need to focus on?
This is my list of all the top 10 must-dos for any first time trip to Japan.
Luggage delivery services, like Yamato Transport, will send your suitcase to your next destination. That means you never have to actually travel with your luggage, so you can pack (and buy!) as much as you want in Japan!
Here are some Japanese souvenirs that you can actually use when you’re back home. The trick is to buy these souvenirs with a cute Japanese theme, and don’t worry, I’ll give you some suggestions for what to look for too!
Summers in Japan are so hot that it really affected our trip and how we traveled. So here’s all the tips I learned while traveling Japan in the summer so you can be better prepared!