by Elisha | Jul 28, 2017 | Japan
Osaka is Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area. Located in the Kansai region, the city has many attractions and different areas to explore. On a previous trip, we stayed in Osaka but only used it as a base for getting to other areas. We decided to do a half...
by Elisha | Jun 21, 2017 | Japan
Uji is a small city located between Kyoto and Nara. The city is famous for its green tea which is said to be of the best quality. Uji also has a number of historical sites and beautiful scenery. While staying in Kyoto, we visited Uji for a day trip. Day trip to Uji...
by Elisha | Apr 29, 2017 | Japan
Temples and shrines may be fun for a little while but when in Kyoto with kids, this attraction will be sure to please! The Kyoto Railway Museum is quite new to the city, opening on April 29, 2016. In the Museum you will find 53 trains from various dates. There is a...
by Elisha | Apr 9, 2017 | Japan, Tips and Planning
We have now been on three family trips to Japan. They were all under two weeks long but we travelled slightly differently for each one. I know how difficult it can be trying to plan a family trip budget when you aren’t sure what things cost. If you’re...
by Elisha | Jan 15, 2017 | Japan, Tips and Planning
Our first trip to Tokyo with kids was with our one-and-a-half-year-old son. We returned to the city almost exactly 12 months later. On our third Tokyo trip, we had two children, a four-year-old and a nine-month-old. There is so much to Tokyo that even after three...