On a recent solo trip to Japan, I visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka. I personally really enjoyed Osaka. It’s a busy city, but had a more laid-back environment, and reminded me of the San Francisco Bay Area where I’m from (Osaka and San Francisco used to be twin sister cities). I chose Osaka as…
I spent two full days and 3 nights in Kyoto. Here’s everything I did plus tips for visiting Kyoto for the first time, including how to get around, top places to visit, day trips like Inari Shrine and Kinkaku-ji, plus views at night. There’s so many things to do in Kyoto and I went during…
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Kyoto was my second city I went to in Japan. I really enjoyed visiting and it was a nice break from bustling Tokyo. It’s difficult to do all the things in Kyoto in one trip, so it helps to prioritize the main attractions for your first visit. Here are 15 main things to do in…
During my recent trip to Fukuoka, I was looking up nearby day trips I could take. I came across the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park located across the bay from central Fukuoka. Turns out I was in Fukuoka just in time to visit Uminonakamichi Seaside Park for the popular blue flower fields, or Nemophilia “baby blue eyes.”…
Before visiting Tokyo, I did as much research (like you’re doing now!) on the best sites to visit. I’m a super tourist and try to visit as many places as I could. For my first trip to Tokyo, I went to 21 sites in less than 4 days. For Tokyo, I definitely recommend pacing yourself,…
