Category: Featured
Ginkaku-ji 「Silver Pavilion Temple, 銀閣寺」 – officially called Jishō-ji 「Temple of Shining Mercy, 慈照寺」 – is 1 of 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto and isn’t actually silver. In this article: Explore Ginkaku-ji (photos and info) ...
Mount Koya 「Kōyasan, 高野山」 is a 1200 year old sacred temple town in the mountains of northern Wakayama Prefecture. There are over 100 temples in Koyasan. Koyasan is a UNESCO World Heritage area, part of ...
Halfway between Tokyo and Osaka is Japan’s 3rd largest city, Nagoya. Nagoya Castle is the icon of the city, with a white walled and jade green roof tiled main tower, adorned with two 1200kg gold kinshachi ...
Daigo-ji is a hidden gem in the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. The temple complex is in the same ward as the impressive Fushimi Inari Taisha. It’s just far enough out of Kyoto ...
Kamigamo Shrine lays claim to the oldest shrine in Kyoto. This UNESCO World Heritage shrine in Kyoto is a hidden gem in the treasure of the ancient city’s historic sites. In this article: Explore Kamigamo-jinja ...
Hakone Shrine is a popular day trip for Tokyoites, and it’s easy to see why. Just a couple of hours from Japan’s capital, Hakone has a lot to offer… a natural setting and national parks, ...
There are 17 individual shrines, temples and one castle on the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in Kyoto. Collectively the sites are known as the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. List of World Heritage ...
It’s very rare that the first photo taken of a subject is the best. Sure, you might get lucky, but getting the best shot usually involves working the scene to pull off the vision in ...
One of the first pieces of advice I give to people traveling to Japan is to get a Japan Rail Pass. I also get the question “should I buy a Japan Rail Pass?” very often. ...
Seeing Kyoto by bicycle is the best way to take in this historic city. This detailed guide will show you where to hire a bicycle and exact routes to get you around the city.
Stay for an hour or spend the whole day, the Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館 Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) gives visitors an insight into the rich and unique history of Japan. The museum contains some fascinating artifacts ...
This is a MONSTER post with lots of photos, so let’s get straight into it. In no particular order, here is 50 cool things about Japan… Vending machines: Mostly they are really nothing special. We’ve ...
In the centre of Kyoto is the most amazing capsule hotel you’ll find in Japan. In this article: Photos of 9 hours capsule hotel, Kyoto How to Book Accommodation at 9hours Capsule Hotel How to ...
The most spacious, open and decadent site in Kyoto – and you can take an English tour of it for free… In this article: Pictures of the Kyoto Imperial Palace How to Book a Free ...
Containing the first video (in HD) from Japan Travel Mate, this article is full of photos and information about bullet trains in Japan: how to buy tickets; what to do at the station; what the ...
Being keen to save money wherever I can, this list of tips for cheap travel ideas for Japan on a budget has served me well. It makes for a cheap holiday, at the same time ...
Facebook
Follow Japan Travel Mate