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There are 17 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. Nijo Castle is the only castle of them all. In the middle of Kyoto, Nijo-jo is easy to get to, and with such a long history is ...
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, ...
Kagawa Prefecture「香川県」is in the north-east corner of Shikoku. Kagawa is across the Seto Inland Sea from Okayama, joined by the huge Seto-Ohashi Bridge. The bridge gives easy access to the prefecture by car, bus and ...
Ehime Prefecture 「愛媛県」 is on the west/north-west side of Shikoku. Traveling clockwise around Shikoku’s 4 prefectures, Jamie and Katy the traveler writer/photographer duo spent a week exploring Matsuyama City and the surrounding areas as part ...
Hidden in the “Forest Where Lies are Revealed”, at a fork in Kyoto‘s Kamo River, just north of the Gion area, is the ancient site of Shimogamo Shrine. In this article: Explore Shimogamo-jinja (photos & ...
One of 12 original castles in Japan that survived orders to be demolished in the early Meiji era, this very unique castle is situated on a mountain next to a very small town in a ...
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 ...
All of Kyoto’s World Heritage Sites are unique and stunning in their own way, and the mountain complex of Fushimi Inari Shrine (AKA Fushimi Inari Taisha) is one of the most breathtaking. Thousands of vermillion ...
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 ...
From Japan’s top broadcasters, this list covers all you need for the most reputable and up to date news about Japan. Most of these sites are the English translations of the most established Japanese newspapers ...
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 ...
2011's top 5 most best/awesome/popular articles on JapanTravelMate.com. For when only the best will do...
The New Year period in Japan is a symbolic time, representing the finishing of the previous year and the fresh start for a new one. It's a busy time for domestic travel, giving tourist the ...
Famous in Japan, but perhaps a hidden secret to those outside the country. Korakuen offers amazing fews, and once a year you get a chance to experience the garden at night!
On the edge of the Seto inland Sea, Kurashiki will give you an insight into life during the Edo period of Japan. Preserved as it was hundreds of years ago, this is a unique city.
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 ...
The question of 'When to travel to Japan?' should be considered before you book your tickets to Japan, depending on what you want to do in Japan and of course, the type of weather that ...
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