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!

Osaka can be a great starting point for your trip to Japan. It's lively but not as crowded as Tokyo; it has many shrines but not as many as in Kyoto; it's a friendly city, making it an ideal option to ease into your Japanese vacation. This blog will give you all the tips you need to plan your perfect trip to Osaka.

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.

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks. It was built in the 16th century, and it has played a very significant role in the unification and history of Japan. You will find all the relevant details about this castle, what to do and see there and the best time to visit.

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.

This blog will give you all the info you need to plan a day trip to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, which will take you to the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple, the stunning Sogenchi Garden, the scenic locales of Katsura River and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Monkey Forest.