Harajuku sits between Shinjuku and Shibuya. If I was to liken it to one ward in particular though, it would be Shibuya due to the cool vibe and positive energy you feel when you arrive. Harajuku is the place for…
Shibuya
A visit to Tokyo would not be the same without crossing one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world – The Shibuya Scramble. The name that it has been given doesn’t give a true picture in my eyes as,…
Shinjuku
Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku offer the best of Tokyo and then some! I was going to write about all 3 in one post but quickly realised that it would end up being extremely long so here I am starting with…
Nara
Nara is an easy train ride from Kyoto and was on our ‘must visit’ list so away we were at the crack of dawn again ready for another day of culture and beauty. Arriving at the JR Station in Nara…
Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan’s former capital and jewel of the Kansai region, will impress you the second you arrive. A large number of people arrive in Kyoto by the train and wind up in the impressive Kyoto Train Station. It does blow…
Himeji Castle and Korakuen Garden
Staying in Kobe is brilliant for getting around so on the day of dry weather, we opted for a day trip to Himeji Castle and Korakuen Garden in Okayama. We arrived at Himeji Castle first and it was freezing but…
Kobe
To us, Kobe is probably one of the most underrated cities in Japan and is often overlooked by budding tourists due its popular neighbours – Osaka and Kyoto. However, Kobe has a feel to it that is hard to put…
Hiroshima
After a very busy morning in Miyajima, we hopped back onto a JR (Japan Rail) local train and made our way to Hiroshima. It is a pleasant walk from the train station to the Peace Memorial Park and the first…
Miyajima
Armed with our Japan Rail Passes, we were ready to go on our first day trip to Miyajima Island and Hiroshima and obviously, the most exciting part of this trip was travelling on the shinkansen!! YES!!!!!! Anyway, if you didn’t…
Osaka
When we arrived at Osaka Airport, our first job was to get our Japan Rail Pass. If you are lucky enough to ever visit Japan and you want to travel around the country, a rail pass is a must! As…