Blog posts

Step back in time with a visit to Shinsekai and experience the best of retro futuristic Osaka street life.

Visit Yasukuni Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo with Imperial ties that commemorates and remembers Japan's war dead.

They say timing is everything in life and that’s certainly true when it comes to planning your dream holiday to Japan. Discover the best time to visit. 

The Hikari Shinkansen is the train that brings JR Pass users between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, and stops include important station Nagoya, Shizuoka and Kyoto!

Learn where to activate the JR Pass at Tokyo there, opening hours, how to book tickets, seat reservations and more travel tips.

Learn how to activate the Japan Rail Pass at Sapporo station, where to go, opening hours and where to reserve tickets.

Osaka’s neon-lit Dotonbori area is a feast for the senses and one of Japan’s most famous and iconic districts.

Learn how to activate the JR Pass at Haneda airport, where to exchange the JR Pass, find the JR Ticketing office and how to travel into Tokyo.

One of the questions we get asked the post is: When should I activate my JR Pass? Today we dive into this question and explain what to keep in mind.

Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.