Travel & Sightseeing

Tokyo Hotels for a Family of 4 in One Room: Room Sizes in m², Beds & Station Access (2026)

13 Tokyo hotels where a family of 4 can sleep in one room, compared by room size, beds, kids age rules, station exits and airport buses. From a Japanese mom.

2026.09.30

Travel & Sightseeing

Kansai Airport to Osaka, Kyoto or Nara: The Easiest Way by Destination, Luggage & Family Size (2026)

Kansai Airport to Osaka, Kyoto or Nara with luggage or kids: a Japanese mom compares Haruka, Rapi:t, the Limousine Bus and taxis, with 2026 family fares.

2026.09.30

Travel & Sightseeing

Tokyo & Kyoto Hotels with a Spa: Treatment Prices in Yen, Couples Rooms & How to Book (2026)

10 Tokyo and Kyoto hotels with an in-house spa, compared by treatment price in yen, couples rooms, last appointment, tattoo rules, and how to book in English.

2026.09.29

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GRAN Tenku Train to Koyasan: Is It Worth It? Seats, Prices & How to Book (2026)

Is the GRAN Tenku train to Koyasan worth it? Compare the 4 cars, fares from Namba, the World Heritage Ticket trap, the timetable, English booking, and temple stay tips from a Japanese mom.

2026.09.24

Travel & Sightseeing

Japan Over New Year: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and How to Plan Dec 28–Jan 4

Planning a Japan trip over New Year? Here is what is open and closed from December 28 to January 4, plus hotels, trains, and a simple 3-day plan.

2026.09.22

Travel & Sightseeing

Coin Lockers Full in Japan? What to Do and Where to Store Your Luggage Instead

Every coin locker full at a Japanese station? Try this order: another locker area, a staffed baggage counter, nearby storage you can reserve, or same-day hotel delivery.

2026.09.17

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Scenic Trains in Japan in Autumn: 7 Trains Where You Eat With a View

Seven scenic trains in Japan where autumn views come with a meal: which need the meal booked ahead, which sell food on board, and when the leaves turn.

2026.09.17

Travel & Sightseeing

Kyoto Autumn Leaves Without the Crowds: 3 Ryokan Where You Watch the Foliage From Your Room (and the Scenic Trains That Take You There)

Want Kyoto autumn leaves without the crowds? Three ryokan where you watch the foliage from your room, plus the scenic trains that take you there.

2026.09.16

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8 Kansai Trains Worth Paying Extra For (2026): Comfortable Seats, Great Views, and How to Book Each One

Aoniyoshi, Hinotori, Shimakaze and 5 more scenic trains in Kansai: prices, when tickets go on sale in Japan time, and where to book each one.

2026.09.15

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How Much Cash to Bring to Japan (2026): By Trip Length, Plus a Family of 4

How much cash do you really need in Japan in 2026? A Japanese mom's yen amounts by trip length, for solo travelers and a family of four, plus where cash is still required.

2026.09.14

Travel & Sightseeing