No country tests your itinerary-making skills quite like Japan because there is simply too much to see. I've created this first-time Japan itinerary, all in one place, to help you see the best of Japan without feeling overwhelmed. As a first-time traveller to Japan, you should ideally stick to the Golden Triangle, Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. In this blog, I'll share our firsthand travel stories and detailed information in separate links for each destination.

Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming since there is a lot to do and see. We spent 15 days travelling through Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. 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 need!

This is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating back to the 3rd century, before the advent of Buddhism. There are over 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines across Japan, and they worship Kami, the gods who protect fishermen and sailors. You'll get all the important tips if you're planning to visit this beautiful shrine in Osaka.

A whole lot of interesting sights make the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan a must-see attraction on your Osaka itinerary. The aquarium is home to almost 30,000 creatures spanning over 620 species, from the mighty whale sharks and sting rays of the ocean, to the most minuscule creatures like the jellyfish, spotted garden eels, mushroom corals and anemones.

Hiroshima needs no introduction. This was the first city to bear the brunt of the atomic bomb in WWII. Today, what you see is a thriving metropolis, which has healed itself over time. This blog will give you all the practical details about visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and seeing the museum.

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. In this blog, you will find all the relevant information you will need to plan this day trip from Hiroshima.

Established as early as 806 CE, Daishō-in is Miyajima's oldest temple and one of the 3 great temples in Japan. This small temple is an attraction that you should not miss. In this blog, you will learn everything about what makes this temple special and things to do and see here.