You searched for kyoto | 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/ 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 You searched for kyoto | 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/ 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 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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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/nature-in-japan/feed/ 0 The Ultimate Inuyama Day Trip Guide – A Hidden Gem Near Nagoya! https://www.2aussietravellers.com/inuyama-day-trip-near-nagoya/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/inuyama-day-trip-near-nagoya/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:12:09 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32579 If you're staying in Nagoya and looking for a perfect little escape from the hustle and bustle of Japans larger cities, let me suggest an Inuyama day trip. It's a charming, history-packed town just a short train ride from Nagoya city. It's got everything you want in a day trip: an ancient samurai-era castle, picture-perfect […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/inuyama-day-trip-near-nagoya/feed/ 0 TravelKon SIM and eSIM in Japan - Our experience https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:41:30 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32479 When we travel to Japan, we find it incredibly useful to stay connected. Like many people, we have become reliant on the digital world in our everyday lives and even more when travelling. In Japan, we use apps for train schedules, walking maps, translation tools, and the ability to back up our photos and videos […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/feed/ 0 Shinjuku Food Tour - discover delicious local dishes and flavours https://www.2aussietravellers.com/shinjuku-food-tour-2/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/shinjuku-food-tour-2/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:52:01 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32371 Are you wondering if you should join a Shinjuku food tour?  Food tours can be a great way to orientate yourself in a new city, you'll find some hidden food spots and learn more about the food culture but like any tour they can be pricy so you want to be sure it's something you will […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/shinjuku-food-tour-2/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 Internet in Japan for tourists - staying connected is easy https://www.2aussietravellers.com/internet-in-japan-for-tourists/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/internet-in-japan-for-tourists/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:31:29 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32152 We are no strangers to travelling without a phone connection and internet in Japan. We did it frequently in the years before easy and affordable connectivity to the internet was the norm. It is not essential to have WIFI to get around but in the modern world, it will make things easier and in some […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/internet-in-japan-for-tourists/feed/ 0 A fun Kamakura day trip from Tokyo https://www.2aussietravellers.com/kamakura-day-trip-from-tokyo/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/kamakura-day-trip-from-tokyo/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:37:58 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=31995 Tokyo is not only an incredible city in its own right but a fabulous base to explore the surrounding area. A Kamakura day trip can be a great choice to get you started. Whether you are after a foodie experience, seasonal scenery, beaches to relax or the heritage temples and shrines of the old capital, […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japan-travel-tips/feed/ 0 Japan Rail Pass Price Increase - what you need to Know https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japan-rail-pass-price-increase/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japan-rail-pass-price-increase/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 00:55:33 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=31665 You might be a bit confused about the Japan Rail pass. A lot of people who travelled to Japan in the past will swear its one of the best travel deals ever, others are saying it's overpriced and individual tickets will save you far more. The reason for the discrepency is the Japan Rail Pass […]

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