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Destinations in Japan

Japan is so much more than the “normal” circuit of Kyoto-Nara-Osaka-Tokyo.
Having been to all 47 prefectures (都道府県 Todōfuken), there is a LOT to see, and my main goal is to share with you as many destinations in Japan as possible.

Map of Japan color coded by regions

Destinations in Japan

Japan is fast becoming one of the “it” places to travel in the world. With the country being about the size of California, and one of the best transportation systems, you can cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time.

What you’ll find here

Featured here are travel guides to destinations in Japan at all corners of the land of the rising sun. Tourist locations both on and off the beaten path as well as festivals and other cultural intrigues.

Whether a day trip, long weekend or a few weeks. Let Kristen Abroad help guide you to some awesome times.

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See 4 Amazing Snow Festival not just Hokkaidos largest with picture of star wars exhibit at sapporo snow festival
Destinations in Japan / Hokkaido (北海道)

See 4 Amazing Snow Festival not just Hokkaido’s largest

Sapporo Snow Festival is the largest winter festival in Hokkaido but don’t waste a trip to Japan’s largest without seeing some of the others as well! Conveniently, there are FOUR …

12 Wonderful Sights to Fall in Love with Nara
Destinations in Japan / Kansai (関西地方) or Kinki Region (近畿地方)

12 Wonderful Sights to Fall in Love with Nara

Nara is not just for the deer! A quick hour train ride from either Kyoto or Osaka, if you love history, you want to spend at least a full day …

Cat Street キャットストリート in Tokyo
Destinations in Japan

You Need to Know Hidden Cat Street in Tokyo, Japan

Slightly off the beaten path and away from the craziness of Takeshita Dori in Harajuku is Cat Street. Paralleling Omotesando and it’s high end shopping, this windy, narrow street with …

Top 3 Best Kaitenzushi or Sushi-go-round in Yokosuka
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Top 3 Best Kaitenzushi or Sushi-go-round in Yokosuka

The internet may have you believe that Japan is super expensive for food. Not even! With so many different Japanese foods to try, there are plenty of options on a …

Thoughts on the Rare Chance of an Owl Cafe in Japan
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Thoughts on the Rare Chance of an Owl Cafe in Japan

Japan is well-known for having a myriad of animal cafes. Dogs and cat cafes seem logical when apartments are small and often don’t allow animals. The health benefits of owning …

10 Best Things to Do in Little-Known Kanazawa: Welcome to Hidden Japan
Chubu Region (中部地方) / Destinations in Japan

10 Best Things to Do in Little-Known Kanazawa: Hidden Japan

Thanks to the expansion of the shinkansen, Kanazawa (金沢) is a quick ride from Tokyo. The capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture retains much of its charm due to being spared …

Revealing teamLab Planets Is it better than Borderless
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Revealing teamLab Planets – Is it better than popular Borderless?

The manmade island of Odaiba in Tokyo isn’t necessarily where people tend to go when they first visit Tokyo but there is a lot to do, especially if you are …

teamLab Borderless: How to make the most out of your visit
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

How to Get the Most Out of teamLab Borderless

I don’t know how to tell you this. Ok, I’ll just come out with it. You WILL miss something when you go to visit teamLab Borderless if you don’t go …

It's gone! When your favorite Ramen in Yokosuka closes
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

It’s gone! When your favorite Ramen in Yokosuka closes

It’s a sad day, one of the best Yokahama Style Ramen shops in downtown Yokosuka has closed. But like I gave away a secret announcing its existence when this post …

How to best visit Ryusendo Cave 龍泉洞 Exploring Hidden Japan
Destinations in Japan / Tohoku Region (東北地方)

How to Best Visit Ryusendo Cave: Exploring Hidden Japan

Tucked away in the town of Iwaizumi (岩泉) in Iwate Prefecture (岩手県) is one of the three great limestone caves of Japan, Ryusendo Cave (龍泉洞). Not the easiest spot to …

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