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Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) is a national treasure and heritage sights located in the village of Ohara, about one hour north of Kyoto by public transport.

The expection is that a trip to Japan is super expensive, yet Japan is surprisingly affordable. This post gives a breakdown of what to expect in terms of cost.

Togetsukyo (渡月橋), is a wood built bridge over the Oi river and one of Kyoto’s iconic landmarks located in the Arashiyama district.

Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a massive temple complex that extends over an entire mountain side to the southeast of Kyoto.

In addition to unlimited travel, the pass includes a variety of perks that are less known but just as handy. Find out more on these advantages to the JR Pass.

The Futabanosato Walking Trail is a 10km long hiking path following 16 different historical sites in Hiroshima.

Takao (高雄) is a remote mountain valley about 1 hour north of Kyoto. Famous for its three historic temples and beautiful natural scenery.

We’ve asked our most frequent users what tips they would give first time travellers to Japan when it comes to using the Japan Rail Pass.

The Osaka Expo '70 Park offers a wonderful variety of activities for visitors, from lovely gardens to museums and shopping.

Grand Front Osaka offers world-class restaurants, international brand stores and other great additions that make this a must when in Osaka.