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Across 280 detail-packed pages, Views from Japan gives you all of the tools you need to create a truly personal and personal trip to Japan.
Best Places to Visit in Japan this Winter (Updated for 2024)
Winter is a time in Japan that sees much of its quiet countryside, mountains, and temples covered in snow. After many winters spent in the country, here are my favourite places to experience the season.
8 Design Hotels for Your Next Japan Itinerary
From luxury ryokans to modern architectural showcases and intimate design spaces to traditional machiya townhouses, Japan offers a wealth of unique options for the inquisitive traveller. Here are 8 of my favourite Design Hotels.
The Best Honeymoon Hotels in Japan: From Tokyo to Kyoto
A trip to Japan offers a blend of long-standing cultural traditions and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, making it a perfect destination for celebrating newlyweds.
Best Places to Visit in Japan this Autumn (Updated for 2024)
Autumn in Japan is by far my favourite time to travel, with the summer temperatures finally cooling down, and the landscapes across the country being completely transformed.
How I Escape the Tokyo Heat Each Summer (And How You Can Too)
Summer in Japan is the perfect time to climb the majestic Mt Fuji, take a trip to the tropical islands of Okinawa, or embark on a pilgrimage along one of Japan’s spiritual hiking trails.
How to Beat the Crowds in Japan (Without the Early Wake-up Call)
Picture this: You arrive in Japan for your long-awaited trip. You’ve spent weeks noting down the most famous shrines and temples. Only it turns out everyone else had the same idea...
The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Experts
Over two weeks, we’ll get lost in Shiretoko National Park, witness Aomori’s incredible Nebuta Matsuri, climb the Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka.
Escape the City: 7 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
What most people miss when planning a first time itinerary to Tokyo, is the wealth of day trips on offer on the outskirts of the city.
The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Intermediates
For the innately curious and open-minded travellers amongst us, the Golden Route won’t always cut it. Delve deeper into the historical and cultural side of Japan with this two week intermediate itinerary.
7 Remote Hotels For Your Next Trip to Japan
Japan has so many unique remote hotels; from a traditional farmhouse converted into a design hotel in Toyama, to a luxury escape in the subtropical islands of Okinawa.
What Type of Accommodation Should You Book in Japan?
From boutique hotels and ryokans steeped in history to unique architectural Airbnbs and everything in between, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing where to stay.
The Complete Guide to Cherry Blossom in Japan for 2024
Whether you’re looking for sakura-covered city streets, or wild cherry blossoms flanked by historic mountains in the countryside, this guide is your resource for designing the ultimate hanami itinerary.
Two Week Japan Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide for First-Timers
I want to help you experience the best Japan has to offer; a mix of big hitters and niche neighbourhoods, lesser-travelled destinations and unique cultural experiences.
The Complete Guide to Hiking the Kumano Kodo, Wakayama
Wander through the ancient pilgrimage trails of the Kumano Kodo, where nature, history and culture combine in the spiritual heartland of Japan.
6 Alternative Experiences for Your Next Trip to Kyoto
Beyond Kyoto’s well-trodden tourist trail lies a city filled with local curiosities, artisans and experiences found nowhere else on earth.
Fukuoka Travel Guide: Everything You Need for a Trip to Kyushu’s Capital
Street food vendors draw crowds for their famous Hakata ramen, Shinto shrines celebrate modern day artworks, and a samurai mansion opens as ryokan hotel.
Download Your FREE Tokyo Neighbourhoods eBook
Kickstart your Tokyo travel plans with my latest snapshot guide, featuring 10 of my favourite Tokyo Neighbourhoods. I’ll take you to some of my favourite hidden corners and offer a more thoughtful, slower way to appreciate Tokyo, away from the usual tourist traps.