We spent 15 days travelling the length of the country to make the most of the limited time available to us. We spent 15 days travelling the length of the country to make the most of the limited time available to us. We spent 15 days travelling through Japan. This blog will provide you with the 15 most important first-hand tips to help you plan the perfect Japan itinerary, and if you're planning to visit Japan now or in the near future, these tips are just what you might nee

Himeji Castle is the first monument to be recognised in Japan as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been bestowed with the title of Japanese National Treasure. It's one of the 12 castles in Japan that have been preserved in their original state.

Miyajima Island is part of the famous '3 Most Scenic Views' of Japan. If you're wondering what makes this small island so special, you will have to get on a ferry across the Seto Inland Sea and see this heavenly sight for yourself. As the ferry approaches the island, the bright 50-feet-tall vermilion-coloured Torii Gate of the Itsukushima Shrine glistening in the sun comes into view.

One of the most riveting experiences of our Japan trip was a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. Thousands of bright vermilion-painted torii gates straddle both sides of the narrow mountain path leading up to Mount Inari to create a stunning visual at the Fushimi Inari Taisha.

The Sanjūsangendō Temple in Kyoto is a cherished national treasure of Japan. If you're looking for an unspoiled spiritual experience right in the city centre, then Sanjūsangendō is a temple you must visit. The relics that you see here are unparalleled in their beauty.