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

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. This is the shrine of celebration for the people of Osaka. Around 2 million people come to visit the shrine each year in January, a ritual called Hatsumode, meaning the traditional first shrine visit of the year.

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. The castle has gained a lot of popularity in recent times since it's one of the most iconic places to see cherry blossoms or Sakura from late March to early April.

A day trip to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 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.