Category: Japan

Asakusa Temple, Tokyo

6 recommended spots for your trip to Tokyo

By on Feb 09, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions
Given that Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world, home to over 36 million people, over 4,000 temples and shrines, and limitless attractions, things to do and see and places to eat, it can feel like an overwhelming place to visit. Don’t skip it, though! A little insider knowledge makes all the difference
Top things to do in Kyoto, Japan

Top things to do in Kyoto, Japan

By on Jan 14, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Japan, Regions
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most historical cities and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Known as the Imperial Capital, it’s located in the heart of Western Japan and is easily reached from Osaka international airport. The picturesque city is peppered with beautiful sights, including bamboo forests, magical cherry trees and
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 12, 2020 in Air Travel, Asia, Featured, Japan, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Japan, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

By on Dec 20, 2019 in Asia, Japan, Regions
Whether it’s the modern skyscrapers of Tokyo or the old geisha traditions of Kyoto that draw you, or something else altogether, Japan is sure to offer you one of the richest and most rewarding travel experiences. The country is enjoying the global spotlight currently, what with the Rugby World Cup and the Tokyo Olympics, but
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Somalia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
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Top 7 hidden gems for eating out in Hakuba, Japan

Top 7 hidden gems for eating out in Hakuba, Japan

By on Dec 14, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
With so much information – and indeed mis-information – out there when it comes to Hakuba`s best dining spots, it can be very difficult to distinguish the true culinary delights from the everyday restaurants. How we all rate dining experiences is a rather personal and subjective thing, but from 10 years of living in Hakuba
From Costa Rica to Colombia: our top 10 wildlife destinations around the world in 2020

From Costa Rica to Colombia: our top 10 wildlife destinations around the world in 2020

By on Dec 10, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Asia, Botswana, Canada, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Japan, Malaysia, North America, Polar Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Uganda
Face-to-face wildlife encounters are always a memorable highlight of a luxury holiday or safari adventure, and there are numerous ways wildlife fans can indulge their love of animals all over the globe – in destinations that also offer beautiful landscapes, unique experiences and exceptional hotels to stay in along the way. Here we round up
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
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Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 01, 2019 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
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Photo of the Week: Kyoto, Japan

Photograph of the week: Yasaka Pagoda, Kyoto, Japan

By on Nov 27, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Japan, Regions
A trip to Kyoto, Japan, with its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 1600 temples and shrines, can feel overwhelming. A whirlwind of activity amongst a riot of glowing gold and vibrant vermillion. So much to see, so much to do, so little time. Given that this could be considered the home of Zen,
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 24, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Japan, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
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The perfect cup of Japanese green tea

The perfect cup of Japanese green tea

By on Nov 14, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Mr. Nakayama is a third generation tea farmer in the Higashisonogi region of Southern Japan. He farms ten hectares of green tea plantation and showed me around his fields with views across the valley to the Omura Sea. The farm is in rural Japan and a world away from the frenetic Japanese city lifestyle, but
5 reasons why February is a great time to ski in Hakuba, Japan

5 reasons why February is a great time to ski in Hakuba, Japan

By on Oct 24, 2019 in Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Every month in Hakuba has its merits, and the best time to travel very much depends on your interests, goals and what you would most like to experience while in Hakuba. Specifically focusing on the winter months and ski tourism, here are 5 reasons why February is a great time to ski in Hakuba. 1.
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Luxury travel news this week

By on Aug 25, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Health & Safety, Japan, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
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Top 5 ways to be prepared for a day of backcountry skiing

Top 5 ways to be prepared for a day of backcountry skiing

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Backcountry skiing is one of the most exciting and nature immersing of all winter pursuits. As with many sports of its kind it is accompanied by risk, but fortunately for us some well directed preparation can go a long way in minimising those risks. Here are 5 ways to be prepared for a day of