Mount Aso Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + 3-Day Itinerary
Most travellers either skip Mount Aso altogether or visit on a quick day trip from Fukuoka or Kumamoto. In my opinion, that’s a mistake. I spent two weeks road tripping …
Travelling Japan With a Baby: Everything I Wish I Knew Before We Went
I’m no stranger to Japan, with six trips under my belt over the last decade. But after the birth of my daughter, I found myself feeling completely overwhelmed trying to …
How to Visit Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu’s Most Scenic Gorge
With its towering basalt cliffs, gleaming emerald-green water and misty waterfall cascading into the river below, Takachiho Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Kyushu, and …
Kyushu Itinerary: Ultimate 12-Day Road Trip Through Japan’s Most Underrated Island
Japan has a habit of drawing me back, time and time again. After six trips exploring the country’s bustling cities, ancient temples and glimpses of Mt Fuji, trip number seven …
Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo: Is it worth it?
One of the things I love most about Tokyo is that, no matter how many times you visit, there’s always something new and fun to discover. On a particularly rainy …
What to See (and Skip) on a Kamakura Day Trip
An easy one-hour train ride from Tokyo awaits the quaint seaside city of Kamakura. After spending a week in Tokyo, we traded the shiny skyscrapers and neon lights for salty …
Nagoya Travel Guide: How to Spend 1 Day in Japan’s Underrated City
You don’t typically see Nagoya on a first-timer’s Japan itinerary. Case in point: it took me six trips before I finally made it to Japan’s fourth-largest city. An industrial hub …
Hiking the Nakasendo Trail: Day Trip from Nagoya Guide
Despite being an avid hiker, I haven’t done that much hiking in Japan over my last five trips. On my most recent trip in May 2025, I decided to tick …