Japan Travel Guide (Tokyo, Kyoto, Yamanouchi)
Japan is one of my favorite countries! Here are my recommendations for Tokyo, Kyoto, and the small hot spring town of Yamanouchi.
Tours and Things to Do
Tokyo, Kyoto and, Yamanouchi
Awesome day tour with multiple views of Mount Fuji and time to explore a traditional village.
Fun bar hopping tour in Tokyo
Interactive digital museum, do it for the gram!
Visit Tokyo DisneySea or Disneyland on your trip
Check out this snow monkey park in Yamanouchi and stay the night in the town to enjoy the onsens.
Hiking Fushimi Itari was my favorite activity in Kyoto
Check out the popular Nishiki Market while sampling some delicious food
Dinner show with a Maiko. You also get to play drinking games with her as well.
Bamboo Forest and Snow Monkey Park tour
Learn about a traditional tea ceremony in a small setting in Kyoto
Feed the deer at Nara Park on a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.
Awesome temple with great views in Kyoto.
Must see temple in Tokyo
Hotels
I recommend these hotels on your next trip to Japan
This was my FAVORITE stay in Japan. I had a private onsen on my patio and you could book the larger onsens for yourself. Excellent dinner and breakfast as well. Make sure to check out the nearby Snow Monkey Park when you stay here.
Great location, clean, and affordable option in Kyoto. Enjoyed my stay here.
Great location in Shinjuku and option for in-unit laundry.
Restaurants
My favorite restaurants
Best french toast ever in Tokyo
Great ramen with single stalls perfect for solo travelers in Tokyo.
Affordable conveyor belt sushi
Delicious cakes! Try the strawberry cake.
Delicious Udon in Kyoto