Japanlytical

06/01/2022

Alternative to MariKart/ Streetkart Area Tokyo Price Varied Approx ¥ 2000 to hire a bike and up to ¥120,000 to join a tour Suitable for Everyone Do this is You want to discover and see more of Tokyo than a normal bus or kart tour could. Don't do this if...

Alternative to MariKart/ Streetkart AreaTokyoPriceVaried Approx ¥ 2000 to hire a bike and up to ¥120,000 to join a tourSuitable forEveryoneDo this isYou want to discover and see more of Tokyo than …

14/11/2021

Alternative to Omoide Yokocho Area Kichijoji Price Depends on how much you eat and drink Suitable for Gourmet Globetrotters Alcohol adventurers...

Alternative to Omoide Yokocho AreaKichijojiPriceDepends on how much you eat and drinkSuitable forGourmet Globetrotters Alcohol adventurersNightlife NavigatorsDo this ifYou are looking to drink and…

16/10/2021

Alternative to Tokyo Skytree Area Shinjuku Price Free!! Suitable for Everyone Do this if You want some extraordinary views of Tokyo and beyond Don’t do this if You have already been to another observation deck Tips and Tricks Try the north tower observatory at night for some excellent views and take advantage of the bar. Tokyo Skytree is expensive, and at times it is difficult to get tickets....

Alternative to Tokyo Skytree AreaShinjukuPriceFree!!Suitable forEveryoneDo this ifYou want some extraordinary views of Tokyo and beyondDon’t do this ifYou have already been to another observation d…

02/10/2021

The Usual Suspects - If you have dipped your toes into the waters of Japan travel research, it is mostly guaranteed that you have come across an article with one of the following titles; My Tokyo bucket list Top 30 quirky things to do in Tokyo Ten things every first-time visitor must do The must-see spots in Tokyo And the list goes on and on....

The Usual Suspects If you have dipped your toes into the waters of Japan travel research, it is mostly guaranteed that you have come across an article with one of the following titles; My Tokyo buc…

18/09/2021

Golden Route refers to the most common itinerary visitors to japan use when they have limited time and want to hit the main places of interest. The Golden route used to be Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka with Hakone, Mt Fuji, Hiroshima or Nara sometimes thrown in for good measure. However due to increasing number of shinkansen lines being created, a New golden route was launched in 2017/18, which now stretches across central and along the west coast of Honshu; encompassing Nagano, Toyama, Gifu and Kanazawa…...

Golden Route refers to the most common itinerary visitors to japan use when they have limited time and want to hit the main places of interest. The Golden route used to be Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka with …

05/09/2021

You will often hear the term “Yamanote line” when reading about travel in Tokyo. But what is it? The JR Yamanote Line is a loop train that circles the metropolitan Tokyo area, with a trip around it taking around one hour.[1]. With a total length of 34.5 km[2], there are 30 stations on the line[3]...

You will often hear the term “Yamanote line” when reading about travel in Tokyo. But what is it? The JR Yamanote Line is a loop train that circles the metropolitan Tokyo area, with a trip around it…

31/08/2021

"the next train will come soon, why are they in such a hurry" Even though Tokyo is one of the busiest capitals in the world, I have never felt overwhelmed by the number of people. I think this ad encapsulates the reason why.

31/08/2021

Accomodations in Japan: Japan is a land of hospitality with an abundance of lodging and accommodation, and no matter where you go, you can always find somewhere to lay down your weary head. But what is the best option? Well, as per usual, that depends on you and your needs. Just because your friend stayed at a particular hotel that they rave about doesn't necessarily mean that it will suit your needs and travel style....

Please note: Some of the information below is based on pre-covid pandemic travel. Japan is a land of hospitality with an abundance of lodging and accommodation, and no matter where you go, you can …

22/08/2021

The JR rail pass (JR pass) can only be bought and used by foreign visitors travelling to Japan on a tourist visa. If you are thinking of travelling anywhere outside of a major city then it is worth looking at purchasing a JR pass. It not only allows you to travel on certain JR shinkansen, express trains and local JR trains, you can also ride many local bus and ferry services in various Japanese cities…...

The JR rail pass (JR pass) can only be bought and used by foreign visitors travelling to Japan on a tourist visa. If you are thinking of travelling anywhere outside of a major city then it is worth…

19/08/2021

Whenever I plan a trip to Japan, I never think about travelling there in the Spring. The reason why? Cherry Blossoms! For some, the cherry blossoms might be the only reason they would even contemplate a trip to Japan, which is why I want to avoid it. Spring is easily the busiest time of year in Japan, tourist wise. Not only do the Japanese pack parks and shrines, add 100’s of tourist buses spewing forth 1000’s of tourists and the initial thoughts of serenity among the pink and white blooms quickly dissolves....

Whenever I plan a trip to Japan, I never think about travelling there in the Spring. The reason why? Cherry Blossoms! For some, the cherry blossoms might be the only reason they would even contempl…