We traveled through Japan for only 25 dollars per couple! Want to know how we did it? Read our 4 tips to travel cheap in Japan. Japan is seen by many as an expensive country, an impossible destination in Asia for backpackers on a budget. Of course, if you compare it to other Asian countries, Japan isn’t the cheapest destination, but compared to western countries it’s actually … [Read more...] about 4 tips to travel cheap in Japan for backpackers
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Deer spotting in Nara, relaxing in a Love Hotel in Osaka
We visit the deer park in Nara and see the famous Todai-ji temple with the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Our last stop is Osaka, where we go to Maikoya for some great Japanese experiences; a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, we get dressed up in a kimono, we get a tour through the Samurai museum and have a try at Japanese calligraphy. From Kyoto we go to Nara, almost an … [Read more...] about Deer spotting in Nara, relaxing in a Love Hotel in Osaka
Kyoto; old capital of Japan full of temples, museums and culture
After our very cool roadtrip through the Japanese Alps, there’s already a new adventure about to start in Japan. We’ve heard so many good things about Kyoto, so our expectations are high, but we try to go with an open mind. Let's explore Kyoto city! Our first night in Kyoto we stay in Guest House Kannoko Kitaoji, a guest house we’ve found on booking.com. Besides that it’s a … [Read more...] about Kyoto; old capital of Japan full of temples, museums and culture
Japanese Alps; our autumn road trip
Suddenly we have a car in our possession and we can go on a road trip, how cool! Destination: Japanese Alps. We start driving north to go see the Snow Monkeys. Then the drive takes us past breath tlaking views with lots of autumn colors to Obuse. After seeing Zenko-ji temple we take route 464; a mountain pass that leads us into the snow! Matsumoto castle is next up, after which … [Read more...] about Japanese Alps; our autumn road trip
Mount Fuji; Japan’s highest mountain
By train we leave for Fujikawaguchiko, the most popular town around Japan's highest mountain; Mount Fuji. We stay in an Airbnb in the nearby Fujiyoshida and visit the 5 lakes disctrict with the beautiful Motosu lake. We say goodbye to our friendly Workaway host Mitake San (Mr. Mitake) and his wife Emi San (Mrs. Amy) in Ome and take the train to our next destination; Mount … [Read more...] about Mount Fuji; Japan’s highest mountain