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Small town. Could do a day trip from Osaka. Many tourist traps. Not many attractions. History is on WWII only. Should focus more on good things before that. I was very sad to learn about WWII.

Unfortunately, because it was the New Year holiday, there were no udon shops open so our udon tour was stopped short.

Fujikawaguchiko is one of my favorite destinations. Very relaxing strolling along by the lake.

The castle wasn't crowded so walking through was very relaxing. The small zoo was entertaining as well. The hotel was very close to the shopping district which was on the way to the castle. It was also central between three different train stations.

My first proper solo trip and I fell in love with the city. The cleanliness, the food, the convenience, affordability, everything was just lush. My itinerary was well-planned and I was not disappointed. Definitely plan to sooner rather than later.

mickiela Tokyo January 2023

Bustling city with lots of action. The castle is immense but it is disappointing to realize that it is actually a recreation as it was mostly destroyed in WW2.

Moiwa Yama in the torrent snow storm that was challenging and fun ; i want to do it again

Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot springs ( onsen ) and also close to convenience store. The owners are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Free rides to zao hp town and had coupons for the four main hot springs there. Tatami mat flooring and Japanese type hotel. Perfect for relaxing away from major city type hotels. Peaceful time memories. I have videos on youtube also about it. Highly recommended!! Zao Onsen is an amazing place.

Rockitfish Ray Zaō Onsen February 2023

Chinatown was very impressive with its history and culture.

Roy Yokohama February 2023

I travelled with my friends and we had sushi in Morioka fish market. It was excellent.

I travelled with my friend and we went to Yamagata Ginzan Onsen. It was so beautiful and breathtaking view especially the old shops along the river.

I travelled with my friends and we went to see Sendai Castle, there was a cute souvenir shop.

Everything you would need or want is within a short walk or drive.

David Urasoe March 2023

This is the cultural center of Japan, from the 10,000 temples and shrines to the Geiko & Maiko to their tea ceremonies and knife making practices. It's a great place for the cherry blossoms and if anyone is interested in Japanese culture, this is the place to go.

Jones Kyoto March 2023

Domtobori has its own young, fashion, punk, style going on. Paired up with a ton of amazing spots to eat, and a city that never sleeps. It’s also a short train ride from Nara. If you want to try Kobe beef, Steak JuJu is a must go to spot. Osaka castle is ginormous, rich in history, and close to Izakya Toyo - if you know, you know!

Jeff Osaka March 2023

Osaka, is a city that provides any traveler a lot to take int. However, if your a foodie this place is amazing. The varied types of food that are available from Crab, to local favorites like Takoyaki, and street food can be found in various places. Dontonbori is the place to start, but make sure to allow time to travel around the area and find many hidden gems, yo wil not be disappointed

The city of Naha has much to offer, but is not overwhelming. There are lot's of places to eat and historical sites nearby. Sites pertaining to World War II, as well as the Kingdom that was Okinawa are easy to get to. People extremely friendly and shopping Street is vibrant with lots of options for shopping, eating etc..

Frederick Naha March 2023

Great transportation system. Many events and places to visit.

Such a great place to visit. The scenery is amazing and it was very refreshing.

Here is where the Kumano Hongu taisha is. It's gorgeous; totally worth it visiting. I did around here the Oshinmon oji trail; it's about 5 miles, easy and beautiful.

MARTHA Hongu April 2023

I love pottery and ceramic art, so I enjoyed visiting the small museum and street of pottery shops. They have pottery festivals twice per year. There isn't much else to do besides visit the pottery street, and since it's so close to Utsunomiya, I'd recommend staying in Utsunomiya and renting a car for the day to visit Mashiko.

Ashton Mashiko April 2023

For me, Kyoto is the traditional and cultural capital of Japan. It's a quiet city with a lot of restaurants, authenthic shops and modern stores. I didn't use the transport system and preferred to walk through the city. The temples look amazing both during the day and night. I stayed 4 nights but wished I could have stayed a week to fully discover the city. The matcha here is incredible, if you love green tea, you must buy tea from Kyoto.

Paola Kyoto April 2023

it's the best city for traveling first time to japan, even though the station is super busy with people but some landmark location is still good for visiting. Food also great, lots of option sushi, udon, curry, katsudon, sashimi, snow and king crab, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, etc etc you can eat all day and it's still not enuf, people also nice everywhere, definitely will come back again in future for sure.

David Kyoto April 2023

This has become my new favorite lake, I will come again for sure!

Beantiful & scenic, quite like heaven, perfect cozy retreat holiday area, wildlife wandering around & refreshing forest breath, yet reasonable community facilities present.

Although a bit far from the city center, it was near Disneysea where we wanted to go and the train station is just a short walk away. Also near are restaurants like McDonalds, Wendys, and KFC as well as other eateries serving local dishes. There are convenience stores just nearby and also bus stops not too far from the hotel. The hotel room is clean and is kept clean daily, the staff helpful and friendly, and overall we were satisfied with our stay.

Dioscoro Jr Urayasu May 2023

I like Kumamoto, it's not my favorite city in Kyushu but there's interesting things to discover if you have extra time in the area. I would recommended of course the castle, but also hiking Aso. There's a few different trails of different levels and the views are stunning. In Aso, there's a place called Kusasenri where you can see horses, it's really cool. For food, you should try three things: basashi (horse meat), Kumamoto ramen and ikinari dango!

Nagoya is great if you're from Japan or have visited the bigger cities before. It's not as busy which is great for people that have been to Kyoto, Osaka, or Tokyo, but doesn't have as much to do as the larger cities. It's a relaxing city with sweet people, good food and small enough to enjoy walking around.

Shawna Nagoya May 2023

We enjoyed seeing Mt. Fuji from Kofu, we took a bus to Lake Kawaguchiko. We also enjoyed wineries. Next time we would try the Onsens.

Sara Kofu May 2023

Kamakura had a very chill beach vibe while also offering wonderful tourist experiences and excellent restaurant opportunities. The train was available to take you wherever you want to go!

Tyrell Kamakura May 2023

I was here for business but of course MtFuji is great to visit and Fujinomiya is a perfect base for this.

A.J. Fujinomiya July 2022

Kyoto is an historically relevant location and the geishas are beautiful and elegant if you are fortunate enough to see one. The artistic shows are entertaining.

The hotel is great location easy to access the train station. High end store as well as cheap places to eat …

joy Osaka July 2022

Nice trip in the summer time where we enjoyed different nature and environment than traditional winter Hakuba

Great destination for any travelers. Lots to do. Including Jimmy’s pie shop! Yum. A&W chili cheese fries and root beer floats. American village and lots and lots of shopping and a big movie theater. Go. So nice rain or shine.

Aaron Chatan July 2022

There are several nice places to visit around Fujikawaguchiko. It was easy to get around by car (free parking everywhere) or by bus. The lake itself was nice but I also love the music forest, the cable car, and small shops around there. However, make sure to check the weather forecast before you go because you might not be able to see Mt.Fuji when it's cloudy.

Mondheera Fujikawaguchiko August 2022

We reccomend having a rental car as getting around is almost impossible without one. Going in the Fall/Winter is best for viewing Fuji-san and experiencing nature. I would make a detailed plan and book various places before going as places tend to get booked very quickly. There are plenty of places to shop and eat if you know where to look.

There were some info desks at the airport, and the people there were very friendly and gave you accurate info. I can see the big difference in people between LAX airport and Narita airport. Narita is super clean, and even security people were polite. It is worth spending thousands of dollars to go to Japan because the services you get everywhere in Japan are beyond excellent.

kazuyo Narita August 2022

Recommend: - Mirai Tower - Nagoya Port Aquarium - Cierva Pirate Bar Nagoya Castle is alright but slightly overrated. Getting around Nagoya is easy, but it definitely helps to have a Manaca card

This hotel feels like it's brand new and so clean. My family considered this place the best in our Hokkaido stay. I recommend this to anyone looking for a clean place with a great breakfast buffet!

Natacha Asahikawa August 2022

Kiryu is a town full of treasures...totally off the radar and full of enterprising, creative people.

Jeremy Kiryu August 2022

Tokyo has so much history and so many different areas and so much culture! Easy to get around. Very clean!

Kyoto is very picturesque and quaint! All the temples are so different and beautiful!

Good headquarters for seeing the Five Lakes area, but lots of things within walking distance as well. Two day bus passes are definitely your friend if you're relying on public transport, but don't neglect the free shuttles set up for certain hotels and businesses in the area.

Naoshima is lovely. It’s creative, yet laid back. The entire island is only around 10+ Km so cycling is the best way to get around. Given the amount of museums and art installations it would make sense to stay 2 nights so that you could slowly enjoy the art and soak in the vibes in the island. It is difficult to get food at night though so might be good to buy and stock up on food during the day time.

Sapporo is a great city for cuisine and sightseeing in Hokkaido.

Angus Sapporo September 2022

The roads to this mountain is breath taking. I would love to take my bicycle and ride there. The walk from the carpark at the tope of the mountain is very easy. It takes about 20-30 minutes to the peak. There are few walking trails at the top of the mountain. The car park cost 500yen.

Micah Hachimantai September 2022

Osaka is a great city to visit for international tourists. Osaka has a lot of amassing sights across the city and can fill an entire 3-4 days with attractions. Osaka has a lot of awesome food places to try Japanese cuisine but also has western places for those with picky kids, like myself.

Andrew Osaka October 2022

Very nice place. A two-day visit would make the stay more relaxing than an ordinary 1-day trip. Enjoy the different areas of the city and walk around rather than using public transit.

Augusto Kanazawa October 2022

Kyoto was just perfect! So many temples and shrines, it was culture galore!!! The city bus system is easy enough and the views were always amazing. My favorite spot was the Inari Shrine, highly recommend going there just before sunset to see it from the top! Crowds are easy to avoid if you start your day early enough (8am)!

The garden was amazing and beautiful. We walked around a lot and also caught the ferry to Naoshima, that was also very easy. Just remember tickets for the ferry go on sale 40 minutes before it is scheduled to leave. I would recommend Takamatsu as a place to base yourself to move around from. We also went to the Museum of Art which was great too.

Emily Takamatsu October 2022

A very historic island with many Christian heritage sites.

Great city. Nice castle on a mound with a great view over the sea. Cozy small shops downtown. Close to beaches and nature.

Olaf Karatsu October 2022

Loved our time in Tokyo - even navigated subway, etc. People were very friendly and we felt safe walking and touring throughout Japan

Enjoy the stay in my hotel with outdoor hot spring. Excellent food from the hotel chef (both dinner and breakfast). The only complain is way rain very heavy during my stay, but rainy day also have other feel.

Nice place with a lot of Japanese culture. A lot of good place to explore, since Kyoto is the old Capital of Japan, it retain a lot of history. Nice university, good place to study and touring around. A lot of good food to enjoy.

We stayed at a traditional Japanese inn and at a typical western style hotel. Both were wonderful! The area was beautiful and both hotels had onsens that we enjoyed. We took the gondola over to the lake and took the lake tour via boat. We enjoyed our time in Hakone.

Kanazawa was a nice city we spent one day here at the contemporary art museum and the Kenroku-en shrine. The next day we took a bus ride to the village of Shirakawago. Loved visiting that Unesco world heritage site! Kanazawa was a friendly, walkable town with lots of dining options!

We loved the peace memorial and spent the first day there and at the peace memorial park. The second day, we went to Miyajima Island and spent the day there hiking, riding the gondola, and visiting the shrines. We could have spent one more day to see the Hiroshima Castle or other sights in town.

Michelle Hiroshima November 2022

It was awesome. The weather was good. Kokusai dori was busy and alive. The people were friendly and inviting. I wish the food places were closer to where I stayed but I enjoyed it so much.

Johnson Naha December 2022

Excellent - if you want to experience modern Japan.

Vincent Tokyo December 2022

Head to Kagura if you’re looking for powder. Naeba is too basic and won’t be fun for more experienced skiers.

We had a brilliant time. A wonderful 3 days well spent with no worries. We really had fun and enjoyed the BBQ and bonfire at night tho it super cold but still worth it. Highly recommend if you really want a getaway from the busy city.

Roschell Fujikawaguchiko December 2022

Tokyo is a huge metropolis, with many places to shop and eat. There are historical and cultural places to visit as well. It is wise to find a hotel that has access to the airports, either by bus or train. Be careful to find out how many bags you can take on the bus if you use one. Otherwise, it is easy to travel around Tokyo once you understand the train and subway systems. The Yamanote Line will take you almost everywhere and from most of the hotels that tourists stay in.

It is a beautiful place to visit. I wish I could of stay longer. There is so many places that I wish I could of visit.

Nigeria Osaka December 2022