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✨💕JAPAN TRAVEL MUSTS - DO, EAT, STAY, PACK💕✨
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items Hi guys! We travelled to Japan for 5 weeks in 2024 for our honeymoon, and we experienced so much while there! Please see below all our recommendations if you’re booking a trip to Japan. We had the absolute best time whilst there, and this is a list o...
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Things to do in Tokyo
Food in Tokyo
Things to do near Mount Fuji
Hotels near Mount Fuji
Food near Mount Fuji
Things to do in Hakone
Things to do in Tokyo
These are all the best activities/experiences we did whilst in Tokyo. All links to book the experiences are on each Rec 💕💕
For those that love games - 84 Hashi is a secret Nintendo Cafe that is run by Chokan. Chokan is a former Nintendo employee and he worked on over 200 games, and you can see many different original artworks signed by key figures at Nintendo. It was so ...
84 Hashi Cafe - The Secret Nintendo Bar in Tokyo
Of course you need to go here - it’s Disneyland! Just be aware of the crowds - do NOT go on a weekend as it will be packed. Also, be aware that you may not get through EVERYTHING in one day, particularly if you are wanting to go on every ride.
Tokyo Disneyland
Japan has some beautiful temples, and this one is no exception. It is so worth seeing the sea on lucky cat figurines and all the cat themed cafes and goods as you make your way towards the temple!
Gotokuji Temple
I’m sure you’ve seen this all over social media - need I say more? This is the famous go-karting experience that takes you through Shibuya Scramble Crossing. This was SO fun!
Monkey-Kart - Go-Karting Through Tokyo
This shrine was all round stunning to visit and explore, especially as this temple is located right in the middle of a forest! You forget that you’re in the middle of Tokyo.
Meiji Jingu Shrine and Gardens
Food in Tokyo
This was seriously the best gyoza that we have ever tasted. If you are heading to Gotokuji Cat Temple, this place is between the temple and the nearest train station so you MUST try the gyoza here.
Osaka Ohsho Gyoza Gotokuji Branch (near Gotokuji Cat Temple)
Ever seen a bear melt into your dinner?
This adorable hotpot experience at KUMACHAN Onsen in Shibuya is almost too cute to eat… almost.
Your soup base starts as a bear-shaped broth that slowly melts into a delicious, cozy meal.
A must-try for foodies...
KUMACHAN ONSEN SHIBUYA
Things to do near Mount Fuji
This place was simply stunning - hanging flower chandeliers, beautiful gardens, otters and fish and with a Starbucks in the middle of it? Yes please! This was such an awesome place to stop on the way to staying near Mount Fuji, so you can drive there...
A New Kind of Flower Park: HANA・BIYORI
This place has a huge showroom with gems and minerals that are stunning to see, but they also have quite a sizeable gift shop with super affordable gemstone jewellery where we bought heaps of souvenirs! Totally worth the trip.
Yamanashi Gem Museum
This is a must do if you are staying near Mount Fuji. Once you travel up the ropeway, you get an awesome view of Fuji-san. there is also some activities up the top, with a gift shop and a vendor selling Mount Fuji themed ice cream and savoury dango!
Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
This museum is like a mini Disney park and a fairytale all in one - just stunning! This museum showcases all about the history of music boxes and has many demonstrations throughout the day. The gift shop is really cute and has some great things for u...
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Hotels near Mount Fuji
Everything about this hotel was just stunning.
From the traditional tatami mat rooms, to the view of Mount Fuji from your window and the use of their wonderful onsen included in your stay- also pointing straight at Mount Fuji.
The price is also re...
Yamadaya Hotel, Fujikawaguchiko
Food near Mount Fuji
If you are visiting Mount Fuji, you NEED to stop here to eat. The meal sets were so affordable and delicious, and we had the BEST fried rice we have ever tasted - no, seriously! Since we were here we find it hard to have fried rice anywhere else beca...
Ramen Cafeteria Renge Fujikawaguchiko
I KNOW this is technically cheating out this Rec in this list as it’s the same Rec I included in the hotels near Mount Fuji section - but hear me out! If you needed any more convincing to book this hotel when you stay at Mount Fuji, the meals that yo...
Yamadaya Hotel, Fujikawaguchiko
Things to do in Hakone
Sister-museum to the Music Forest Museum, this place gives the same experience of a mini Disneyland mixed with a fairytale. This park is dedicated to all things Venetian glass, with glass displays strewn throughout the park such as the glass archway ...
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
This museum has various art (mostly interact-able) installations outside - hence the name! This museum was super fun to come to with our absolute favourite being the stained glass tower you could climb!
Hakone Open-Air Museum
This lake is beautiful to visit! The town central is just nearby and you can explore the local shops and restaurants, as well as take a duck paddle boat out onto the lake and see the Red Gate of Peace standing in the lake next to Hakone Shrine!
Lake Ashi - Hakone
This shrine is so beautiful to visit, and you can see the Red Gate of Peace in Lake Ashi up close and personal for a great photo op!
Hakone Shrine
This was a beautiful garden to come visit if you love flowers. We went in June, so the over 1000 different roses were all in bloom, and they had a hydrangea exhibit in the greenhouse.
HAKONE GORA PARK
Now granted, we didn’t actually go on this cruise - HOWEVER, we saw the cruises operating and it simply looked like a wonderful time with an opportunity to really take in all the sights of Hakone. We simply did not have time, but if we ever visit Hak...
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise | HAKONE | Your Guide to All Things Hakone
Food in Osaka
If the words Wagyu Staircase mean anything to you… this spot in Osaka is an absolute must.
We got Set Menu No.4 at Yakiniku Kappou YP Ryu — and it was unforgettable.
Every dish was a work of art and flavor.
YAKINIKU KAPPOU YPRYU Soemon Cho Honten
Things to do in Osaka
Only in Japan
Where the deer bow, cross
streets, and steal your snacks.
Only 50 minute trip from Osaka.
Nara Deer Park — a must-visit day trip from
Kyoto or Osaka!
Nara Park
A glowing wonderland hidden in the heart of Osaka. At night, this botanical garden transforms into an interactive light show by the famous teamLab collective. Wander through illuminated forests, color-shifting ponds, and surreal light sculptures. It’...
teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka