Blog posts

Step back in time with a visit to Shinsekai and experience the best of retro futuristic Osaka street life.

Visit Yasukuni Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo with Imperial ties that commemorates and remembers Japan's war dead.

They say timing is everything in life and that’s certainly true when it comes to planning your dream holiday to Japan. Discover the best time to visit. 

Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama — which Shinkansen is right for your Japan trip? Compare speed, stops, journey times, prices and JR Pass coverage in one complete guide.

Learn where to activate the JR Pass at Tokyo there, opening hours, how to book tickets, seat reservations and more travel tips.

Learn how to activate the Japan Rail Pass at Sapporo station, where to go, opening hours and where to reserve tickets.

Your complete guide to Dotonbori, Osaka — from iconic neon signs and street food to kabuki, canal cruises, and how Shinsekai compares. Plus how to get there with a JR Pass.

Learn how to activate the JR Pass at Haneda airport, where to exchange the JR Pass, find the JR Ticketing office and how to travel into Tokyo.

One of the questions we get asked the post is: When should I activate my JR Pass? Today we dive into this question and explain what to keep in mind.

Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.