Have you been to Tokyo a few times and planning another trip there? No doubt you already have your favourite areas, restaurants and hotels but let us tell you about a few places and activities that you may not have heard of or been to before. Below we will look at Hachijo Island and a […]
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Kyoto’s Shinto Shrines: The Ultimate Guide
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan. It remains the traditional heart of the country to this day. If you’re visiting, the city’s Shinto shrines are simply a must-see. Shinto, a Japanese word that means “the gods’ ways”, is the oldest religion in the country. Also, Shinto shrines are an important place of worship. That is […]
Best Hotel Near Tokyo Station: Mandarin Oriental
Tokyo is one of the most populated metropolitan cities in the world. Thus, it is essential to stay close to a train station. This will make your time in Tokyo that much more pleasant because it is much quicker to travel by train or subway. Especially during peak hour! Therefore, we recommend the area around Tokyo […]
Kanto Guide| Day Trips from Tokyo
The Japanese capital, Tokyo is a bustling metropolitan city. There is a mix of cultural museums, extraordinary architecture, luxurious hotels, trendy shops and traditional restaurants. But of course, when a city has it all, the crowds follow. Recently, after spending time in Tokyo we visited some other prefectures in the Kanto region. These included Yokohama […]
24 Hours in Kyoto City: KoTravellers Guide
While spending 24 hours in Kyoto City is something we would never recommend (there is just so much to see and do), sometimes travel plans prevent you from having longer in one place! And that’s just the way the cookie crumbles! Just recently on our trip with Singapore Airlines, we spent 6 nights in various […]
Best Place to Stay in Kyoto: Hotel Granvia
No matter what type of traveller you are, whether you enjoy adventure, relaxing, going off-the-beaten-track, Kyoto is a city that everyone should explore once in their lifetime. It is chaotic at times but also weirdly laid back. That is, as long as you know where to go and how to follow the local etiquette. Nonetheless, […]
Things to do in Hiroshima City: Our Top 6 Suggestions!
For many people around the world, Hiroshima will always be remembered as a City of tragic loss and devastation. This is due to the atomic bomb that hit on August 6th 1945. Consequently, many lives were lost and the City was left in total destruction. Today, however, Hiroshima has managed to rebuild its root to […]