Japan https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/japan/ Travel Adventures in Australia, Japan & New Zealand Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:25:47 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/favicon-2-150x150.jpg Japan https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/japan/ 32 32 Explore Narai-juku on the Nakasendo Way https://www.2aussietravellers.com/explore-narai-juku-on-the-nakasendo-way/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/explore-narai-juku-on-the-nakasendo-way/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:39:21 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=34121 On a recent trip to Nagano prefecture in late spring, we took a day trip out from Matsumoto to Narai Juku, a heritage town on the Nakasendo way. It's something that had been on the plan for a few years and was way overdue. Narai Juku can be a very relaxed half-day or day trip, […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/explore-narai-juku-on-the-nakasendo-way/feed/ 0 Where to eat in Tokyo - discover some popular spots & hidden gems https://www.2aussietravellers.com/where-to-eat-in-tokyo/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/where-to-eat-in-tokyo/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 02:45:05 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=15533 Are you wondering where to eat in Tokyo during your stay? Are you looking forward to some great food, local specialties, and authentic experiences but not ready to totally break the budget? We've rounded up a few of our favourites around the city. Whether you are looking for a more traditional style of Japanese cuisine, […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/where-to-eat-in-tokyo/feed/ 0 Eating your way through the Hakodate morning market https://www.2aussietravellers.com/hakodate-morning-market/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/hakodate-morning-market/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2017 01:10:01 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=12575 I opened my hotel window to some morning drizzle and a sea of umbrellas passing by down below.  We only had 24 hours in Hakodate and the number one item on my agenda, like any enthusiastic foodie, was the Hakodate morning market located down near the bay. A good portion of the market is undercover […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/hakodate-morning-market/feed/ 0 17 of the best things to do in Odaiba https://www.2aussietravellers.com/things-to-do-in-odaiba/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/things-to-do-in-odaiba/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:43:09 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=15684 One thing is for sure, you won't run out of things to do in Odaiba.  It's a shopping and entertainment extravaganza built on 100% reclaimed land.  Make sure you allocate a day to explore all that this futuristic and fun part of Tokyo has to offer. Tokyo is a huge and sprawling city.  It can […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/things-to-do-in-odaiba/feed/ 0 Enryakuji - A Day Trip from Kyoto https://www.2aussietravellers.com/enryakuji-day-trip-kyoto/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/enryakuji-day-trip-kyoto/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:08:23 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=2967 Enryakuji is an easy day trip from Kyoto, just half an hour on the train and you can be breathing the mountain air with stunning views out over Lake Biwa. This peaceful collection of historic temples on Mt Hiei is the perfect spot for a bit of light hiking, a living history lesson and a […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/enryakuji-day-trip-kyoto/feed/ 27 Daigoji Temple is stunning during the Sakura Festival https://www.2aussietravellers.com/daigoji-temple/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/daigoji-temple/#respond Sat, 25 Mar 2017 23:20:06 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=10619 Local festivals are a great time to visit a Japanese Temple or Shrine. This large UNESCO listed temple is especially beautiful during the cherry blossoms and the Hanami Gyoretsu festival but it's not the only season that it's excels.

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/daigoji-temple/feed/ 0 Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo - that was absolutely brilliant! https://www.2aussietravellers.com/harry-potter-studio-tour-tokyo/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/harry-potter-studio-tour-tokyo/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:09:13 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32469 I am a Potterhead; there is no denying it. I queued for each book on release day and rushed to see each movie on the big screen. I then re-read and re-watched them all many times over the years, so it is absolutely no surprise that when I heard the Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/harry-potter-studio-tour-tokyo/feed/ 0 10 stunning Japanese castles that will transport you back in time https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japanese-castles/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japanese-castles/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:49:09 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=6247 There are many reasons why Japanese castles should be part of your travel plans.  They are architecturally both beautiful and impressive, they are often associated with some of the most stunning gardens in the country and they provide a glimpse back into the feudal age, the time of Shoguns, Samurai, Ninja and Geisha. When we are […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japanese-castles/feed/ 0 8 Rooftop Gardens in Tokyo you must visit https://www.2aussietravellers.com/rooftop-gardens-in-tokyo/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/rooftop-gardens-in-tokyo/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:35:54 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32283 Tokyo is a vibrant and fun city to explore, but sometimes the crowds and fast pace can get overwhelming. When you need a break, why not head up-literally? Tokyo's rooftop gardens offer a peaceful, green escape with fresh air, scenic views, and a new perspective on the city. In recent years, more and more of […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/rooftop-gardens-in-tokyo/feed/ 0 Discover nature in Japan - 20 beautiful spots to visit https://www.2aussietravellers.com/nature-in-japan/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/nature-in-japan/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:46:57 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=27275 Japan's cities are vibrant, crowded, exhilarating and intense but that is far from all there is to Japan. You don't need to go far from these major metropolitan centres to experience nature in Japan. There is another side of everyday Japanese life that exists in the mountains, rural villages, around lakes, out on the hiking […]

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