The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Intermediates
For the innately curious and open-minded travellers amongst us, the Golden Route won’t always cut it. Delve deeper into the historical and cultural side of Japan with this two week intermediate itinerary.
Hot Spring Healing: Hoshino Resorts Kai Poroto
Set on the edge of Lake Poroto and enfolded in forest, this 42-room ryokan convincingly blurs the line between man-made structures and its bucolic surroundings.
Escape the City: 6 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
What most people miss when planning a first time itinerary to Tokyo, is the wealth of day trips on offer on the outskirts of the city.
Indigenous Insights: UPOPOY National Ainu Museum
Whether you’re taking a road trip through Hokkaido or just passing through, the UPOPOY National Aunu Museum is an insight into Japan’s indigenous past.
6 Lesser-Known Neighbourhoods for Your Next Trip to Tokyo
The bright lights of Japan’s capital entice many visitors to the most famous spots, but when in Tokyo it’s best to do as locals do and explore the city’s lesser-known neighbourhoods.
6 Alternative Experiences for Your Next Trip to Kyoto
Beyond Kyoto’s well-trodden tourist trail lies a city filled with local curiosities, artisans and experiences found nowhere else on earth.
6 Remote Hotels For Your Next Trip to Japan
Japan has so many unique remote hotels; from a traditional farmhouse converted into a design hotel in Toyama, to a luxury escape in the subtropical islands of Okinawa.
The Complete Guide to Hiking the Kumano Kodo, Wakayama
Wander through the ancient pilgrimage trails of the Kumano Kodo, where nature, history and culture combine in the spiritual heartland of Japan.
Introducing the Views from Japan Guidebook: Available Now!
In Views from Japan, I share everything I know so that you can explore Japan in more meaningful ways, and have a truly authentic experience for your next trip.
Two Week Japan Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide for First-Timers
I want to help you experience the best Japan has to offer; a mix of big hitters and niche neighbourhoods, lesser-travelled destinations and unique cultural experiences.
Best Places to Visit in Japan this Autumn (Updated for 2023)
Autumn in Japan is by far my favourite time to travel, with the summer temperatures finally cooling down, and the landscapes across the country being completely transformed.
Fukuoka Travel Guide: Everything You Need for a Trip to Kyushu’s Capital
Street food vendors draw crowds for their famous Hakata ramen, Shinto shrines celebrate modern day artworks, and a samurai mansion opens as ryokan hotel.
6 Design Hotels for Your Next Trip to Kyoto
From luxury ryokans to modern architecture showcases, here are six of my favourite design-focused hotels across Japan’s ever-evolving ancient capital.
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island: A Timeless Subtropical Escape
Nowhere is the timelessness of Ryukyu culture more beautifully preserved than the hidden village of Hoshinoya Taketomi Island.
Everything You Need to Know Before Climbing Mt Fuji
Climbing to the 3,776 metre summit of Mt Fuji was the one part of my Japan experience I had yet to complete – until now.
10 Places to Visit in Japan for Art & Architecture
From design hotels and creative living spaces to art islands and floating tea houses, Japan has so many unique places to experience art and architecture.
35 Days of Rain: The Ultimate Guide to Yakushima Island
A trip to Yakushima Island promises a different kind of adventure; think ancient forests wrapped in emerald-green moss and mystical waterfalls hidden amidst the mountains.
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Kickstart your Tokyo travel plans with my latest snapshot guide, featuring 10 of my favourite Tokyo Neighbourhoods. I’ll take you to some of my favourite hidden corners and offer a more thoughtful, slower way to appreciate Tokyo, away from the usual tourist traps.
From hiking Japan’s greatest ancient pilgrimage trail to getting lost in centuries-old forests and visiting cultural centres filled with art, here are 6 under-the-radar destinations waiting to be explored.