Information on rail passes, buses, and other means of transportation in Japan
Hakone is one of the most popular day trips you can make from Tokyo. Located two hours southwest of the capital, it’s a beautiful onsen town that offers spectacular views of Mt Fuji. I had seen the Lake Ashi pictures and read about its hot springs and many art museums, but until my visit, I … Read more
Tokyo is ideal for longer stays. Not only is it a massive metropolis that offers a seemingly endless array of cool things to do and interesting neighborhoods to explore, it also serves as a great base for day trips. There are a few rail passes you can use to explore the Kanto region and nearby … Read more
I was watching a candlemaker at work when my guide told me that I was standing in Japan’s oldest candle shop. The man quietly shaping a candle by hand was the 7th-generation owner of Mishima, a candle shop in Hida Furakawa that’s been in business for over 240 years. The set of candles I bought … Read more