Japan is like no other place in the world. From ancient towns full of shrines and temples, bowing deer and Geisha, to bustling technology-filled cities, with bright lights, skyscraping towers and even Godzilla.

Language – Japanese| Capital – Tokyo| Currency – Japanese Yen

We spent an incredible three weeks exploring the main island of Honshu, specifically the Kanto Region, Kansai Region and Chugoku Region, and the smaller island of Shikoku, and believe us when we say you will never get tired of exploring Japan!

Our Top Picks in Japan

See the shrines and temples everywhere you go, as they are all so different from one another, being sure to get a Goshuin at each one.

Eat everything! From incredible street food to cosy ramen joints to vending machine drinks and 7/11 snacks, you can’t go wrong with food in Japan.

Stay at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto for some of the best views across the city from the rooftop bar, and Miyajima Seaside Hotel for a traditional Ryokan with views across the inland sea and friendly deer that roam the grounds.

Our Favourite Posts About Japan

Getting Around Japan By Train: Without Needing A JR Pass

Is There Uber In Japan? Tips & Things To Know

All Japan Travel Guides

Getting Around Japan By Train: Without Needing A JR Pass

Is There Uber In Japan? Tips & Things To Know

How To Get From Kyoto To Hiroshima

How To Get From Kyoto To Osaka

How To Get From Tokyo To Kyoto

How To Get From Tokyo To Hiroshima

How To Get From Kyoto To Nara

How To Get From Hiroshima To Miyajima

How To Get From Hakone To Kyoto

How To Get From Tokyo To Hakone

How To Get From Tokyo To Osaka

Planning Your Trip? Use our favourite travel resources below – We use all of these whenever we are booking a trip somewhere so we hope they will come in useful for you too!

Accommodation: We recommend Booking.com

Rental Car: We recommend Rentalcars.com

Flights: We recommend Kiwi.com

Tours: We recommend Get Your Guide & Viator

Currency: We recommend Wise