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Osaka

The Complete Osaka Sightseeing Guide | Classic Spots to Cover in Two Days and One Night, and the New Osaka of 2026

From the layout of Osaka's main areas to classic spots, how to get around in two days and one night, and transport conditions in 2026.

Kyoto

The Complete Kyoto Travel Guide｜Classic Temples and Shrines, and How to Explore Each Season

A hub guide that looks at Kyoto by area, covering the classic temples and shrines, seasonal highlights, transport and model itineraries.

Tokyo

The Complete Shibuya Guide | From the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street

A walking guide to Shibuya, starting at the station and tracing a route from the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street.

Kyoto

The Complete Guide to Fushimi Inari Taisha｜From Senbon Torii to the Mountain Circuit: Time Needed and How to Get Around

It would be a shame to turn back after Senbon Torii. How to walk the roughly 2-hour loop around Mt. Inari and what to see along the way.

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Kyoto

2026.08.22

The Complete Guide to Fushimi Inari Taisha｜From Senbon Torii to the Mountain Circuit: Time Needed and How to Get Around

It would be a shame to turn back after Senbon Torii. How to walk the roughly 2-hour loop around Mt. Inari and what to see along the way.

Tokyo

2026.08.22

The Complete Shibuya Guide | From the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street

A walking guide to Shibuya, starting at the station and tracing a route from the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street.

Kyoto

2026.08.22

The Complete Arashiyama Guide｜Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge and the Sagano Romantic Train

Togetsukyo Bridge, the Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji and the Romantic Train: Arashiyama's highlights, how to use its three stations, and a half-day route.

Kyoto

2026.08.22

The Complete Kyoto Travel Guide｜Classic Temples and Shrines, and How to Explore Each Season

A hub guide that looks at Kyoto by area, covering the classic temples and shrines, seasonal highlights, transport and model itineraries.

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Tokyo

20 Day Trips from Tokyo｜Destinations Reachable by Train

Twenty destinations near Tokyo, reachable by train from Tokyo or Shinjuku Station, organised by direction.

Tokyo

2026.08.22

Golden Route Guide｜Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 7 Days

A seven-day itinerary linking Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with transport and timing.

golden-route-itinerary

Tokyo

2026.08.22

Tsukiji Outer Market Food Guide｜What to Eat and When to Go

The market moved to Toyosu in 2018; here is what remains at Tsukiji and how to avoid the crowds.

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The Complete Guide to Fushimi Inari Taisha｜From Senbon Torii to the Mountain Circuit: Time Needed and How to Get Around

It would be a shame to turn back after Senbon Torii. How to walk the roughly 2-hour loop around Mt. Inari and what to see along the way.

fushimi-inari-taisha-guide

Tokyo

2026.08.22

20 Day Trips from Tokyo｜Destinations Reachable by Train

Twenty destinations near Tokyo, reachable by train from Tokyo or Shinjuku Station, organised by direction.

tokyo-day-trips

Tokyo

2026.08.22

The Complete Shibuya Guide | From the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street

A walking guide to Shibuya, starting at the station and tracing a route from the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street.

shibuya-area-guide

Tokyo

2026.08.22

Golden Route Guide｜Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 7 Days

A seven-day itinerary linking Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with transport and timing.

golden-route-itinerary

Tokyo

2026.08.22

Tsukiji Outer Market Food Guide｜What to Eat and When to Go

The market moved to Toyosu in 2018; here is what remains at Tsukiji and how to avoid the crowds.

tsukiji-outer-market

Tokyo

2026.08.22

From Haneda and Narita to Central Tokyo｜A Complete 2026 Comparison of Airport Access

How to choose your route from Haneda or Narita into central Tokyo — a guide to read right after you land.

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Kyoto

2026.08.22

Uji｜Matcha and Byodoin, 30 Minutes from Kyoto

A day trip around Byodoin, Ujigami Shrine and the town's matcha culture.

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Tokyo

2026.08.22

The Complete Tokyo Station Guide｜Shinkansen Gates, Exits, In-Station Shopping and Walking Marunouchi

The Marunouchi side and the Yaesu side, and two separate Shinkansen systems. A guide to Tokyo Station's layout and exits, in-station shopping and walking around Marunouchi.

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