Updated on October 16, 2024
You’ve landed in Japan and are excited to finally arrive in the country you’ve dreamed about for so long! We’re sure that in addition to the excitement of arriving in Japan, you also feel confused and worried as soon as you step off the airplane at Narita Airport. Let us help you eliminate these so you can enjoy Japan fully!
(Updated on 2024-09-18)
Haneda Airport, once Tokyo’s main airport, mainly handles domestic flights, while Narita Airport primarily handles International ones. However, international flights still arrive at Haneda Airport.
Haneda, being closer to the center of Tokyo, is a more desirable arrival point for visitors than Narita.
We’re sure that in addition to the excitement of arriving in Japan, you also feel confused and worried as soon as you step off the airplane at Haneda Airport. Let us help you eliminate these so you can enjoy Japan fully!
Kanazawa has become a popular tourist spot since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2015. A relaxing soak in a hot spring at an elegant ryokan is sure to create wonderful memories for you and your loved ones. In between visiting geisha shows and walking the old samurai streets, pick the best onsen to get the full traditional Japanese experience.
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If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to stay connected, you might be wondering if Verizon’s international plans are the right choice for you. Verizon offers three main international plans for Japan, but they’re known for being pricey. Here, we’ll break down Verizon’s options and introduce a more affordable and flexible solution: prepaid SIM cards from Sakura Mobile.
Are you looking for an onsen hot spring in Shinjuku?
This article introduces the seven best hot spring facilities available in and around Shinjuku.
We have compiled a list of various types of onsen, from ryokan facilities that cost several tens of thousands of yen per night to public bathhouses that can be used for only 500 yen per visit.
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Sapporo, as the fifth most populated city in Japan, is filled with office buildings and business establishments. However, did you know that it also has notable spots for natural hot springs?
In this article, we will be introducing 12 of the best spots for onsen in Sapporo.
From beautiful night views to old Japanese traditions, there are many aspects of Sapporo’s natural onsen that you are sure to enjoy.
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Fukuoka is the most populous prefecture in Kyushu, one of the large islands of southern Japan. Although few people may think of onsen when they hear the word “Fukuoka,” there are surprisingly many attractive onsen spots.
In this article, we have picked onsen facilities that can be enjoyed on a day trip, onsen facilities (hotels and ryokan) where you can stay overnight, and famous onsen areas in Fukuoka.
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Are you looking to relax in an onsen after a day of exploration in Kyoto?
There are many ryokan (Japanese-style inns) and sento (public baths) in the city where you can really take in the culture of Japan while bathing in a natural onsen.
In this article, we will be covering spots where you can enjoy a day trip to an onsen, lodges with onsen where you can stay overnight, as well as facilities that offer private onsen.
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From the open-air onsen baths where you can enjoy snowy landscapes, to natural onsen hot springs surrounded by forests, to large onsen baths where you can soak while overlooking a vast lake, Hokkaido’s onsen hot springs are some of the most attractive in Japan. Hokkaido is full of amazing spots to enjoy.
In this article, we will introduce the best 12 onsen areas in Hokkaido.
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Whitesaurus (Katsuyama City, Fukui)
What is Hokuriku? The Hokuriku area is a smaller subset of Chubu, one of the 5 main regions of Japan; including Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Chugoku. The three Prefectures of Ishikawa, Fukui, and Toyama make up the region. Hokuriku has the best of both worlds, with both beautiful coastlines on the western side as well as ranges of mountains along the eastern side. With picturesque towns, rich cultural history, mouthwatering local delicacies, beautiful hiking trails, and parks, it is filled with tons of activities and experiences to try.