Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When it comes to visiting Japan, people often think about planning trips in spring and autumn – beguiled by cherry blossom or bright autumn leaves. Winter gets its fair share of attention, too, with snow festivals and cosy Christmas activities drawing the seasonal crowds. Japan in summer, […]
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How to Onsen: Our Complete Guide
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Ask almost anybody at InsideJapan Tours what is their favourite thing about Japan, and they will probably list the people, the food, and the onsen. Heck, ask any Japanese person what is their favourite thing about Japan and they’ll most likely say the same. And yet for such a well-loved pastime, onsen are also probably […]
Our top 10 tips for travel in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Between them, our staff have well over a century’s experience living and working in Japan, and have travelled every inch of this wonderful country – from the snowswept plains of northern Hokkaido to remote Yonaguni Island in the far southwest. As you might expect, our band of […]
Five great ways to celebrate 2015: The Year of the Sheep
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! According to the Chinese zodiac (which is still used extensively in Japan), 2015 is the year of the sheep (or occasionally goat, depending on who you ask). That’s “Hitsujidoshi” 未年 in Japanese. So how best to pay homage to this duodecennial event? Below are a few sheepish suggestions […]
What’s hot in Japan for 2015
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View from summit of a moutain in Yuzawa
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There are plenty of reasons to make it to Japan in 2015, but here are a few really good ones of what’s hot in Japan for 2015. KANAZAWA Journeys to the garden city of Kanazawa will be quicker than ever when the new Shinkansen line opens in […]
Three Reasons To Choose a Small Group Tour
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As an independent traveller, I’ll admit I was slightly hesitant about joining a small group tour. I’ve been on tours before, but it wouldn’t normally be my number one choice to travel with a group. However, having joined InsideJapan’s Japan Unmasked tour for a few days, I […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As an independent traveller, I’ll admit I was slightly hesitant about joining a small group tour. I’ve been on tours before, but it wouldn’t normally be my number one choice to travel with a group. However, having joined InsideJapan’s Japan Unmasked tour for a few days, I […]