Japan Travel Guides

We had a feeling we'd love Kyoto, but we didn't know just how much. It's the perfect mix between a bustling urban city and a quiet rural town. Expect an array of exciting shops, delicious food, gorgeous temples, atmospheric bars and more. The old capital of Japan has attracted millions of tourists over the years, and for good reason. Even with the high tourism, it's easy to find yourself at a bar with locals or walking down a quiet residential street by yourself. Kyoto is perfect for those who want a proper taste of Japan's culture without the metropolis feel of Tokyo, all within a 2 hr train ride. In this guide, you'll find: 🌸 A brief intro to the city and its history 🍜 A list of local foods & drinks to try 🗺️ A complete 4-night, 3-day itinerary 🍵 A traditional Japanese tea house experience 🥟 Our favorite Gyoza restaurant ... and so much more! You'll love this guide if you enjoy: ☕ Specialty Coffee 🍸 Cocktails & Bar hangs ⛩️ Shrines & Gardens 🍜 A Variety of Japanese Cuisines

Jack and I recently spent 2 weeks in Japan and fell in love with the small city of Kanazawa, a short 2.5-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo. Kanazawa is often called "Little Kyoto" due to its well-preserved geisha and samurai districts and the home of one of Japan's three most famous gardens. It's an excellent option for a small, walkable city experience with the history, charm, arts, crafts, and beauty of somewhere like Kyoto (but without the crowds). In this guide, you'll find: 🌸 A brief intro to the city and its history 🍜 A list of local foods & drinks to try 🗺️ A complete 3-day, 2-night itinerary 🍵 A traditional Japanese tea house experience 🍣 Where to try conveyor belt sushi ... and so much more! You'll love this guide if you enjoy: ☕ Specialty coffee 🍻 Craft beer ⛩️ Shrines & gardens 🍣 Japanese food & other cuisine (we feature an incredible Indian & Italian place in here)

Save $5 by purchasing this Japan Bundle that comes with both our Kyoto AND Kanazawa itinerary. Kyoto & Kanazawa are the perfect pairing to plan for your upcoming trip to Japan. Save yourself hours of research by following our vetted itineraries! We had such an incredible experience, and this bundle will help ensure you do, too. In these guides, you'll find: 🌸 A brief intro to each city and their history 🍜 A list of local foods & drinks to try 🗺️ 2 full morning to evening itineraries 📍 Curated Recs vetted (and loved) by us!