We visited Japan for 17 days in November 2015 and I have put together a suggested 14 day Japan itinerary, however if you only have 7 days then I would suggest that you base yourself in Tokyo and Kyoto (3 nights in each) and perhaps incorporate day trips if you have time. Tokyo (Day 1 - 3) I have written a post on my top 5 free things to do in Tokyo and I also vlogged my trip … [Read more...]
Top 5 Free Things To Do In Tokyo
If you have a short amount of time in Tokyo and are looking for some free things to do, then the 5 places below should be on your itinerary. 1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings The view from both the South and North towers is breathtaking, both Ben and I were stunned as neither of us had seen anything like it before. I haven't been to New York, but the view … [Read more...]
A Wander Through The World’s Largest Fish Market | Tsukiji Fish Market | Tokyo, Japan
No visit to Tokyo would be complete without a trip to Tsukiji Fish Market - but you'll have to be quick as its penned to be relocating to Toyosu in November 2016. Once the famed fish market moves to Toyosu it seems tourist access will be 'regulated' although no definitive details have yet been released - including whether or not tourists will be allowed to watch the tuna … [Read more...]
Japan Itinerary: 2 Weeks
We recently visited Japan so I wanted to share with you our recommended 14 day itinerary. Tokyo (Day 1 - 3 days) We spent 2.5 days in Tokyo and managed to visit the sights that we wanted to see in those days. We arrived in Tokyo in the afternoon after a long flight and spent that afternoon getting to grips with the metro (from the airport) then just had a stroll around the … [Read more...]