Travel Tips

Find practical travel tips and first-time visitor guides, including when to visit, weather, crowds and common planning mistakes to avoid on your trip.

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Kenrokuen Garden and traditional Kanazawa streets for first-time visitors

Kenrokuen Garden and traditional Kanazawa streets for first-time visitors

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Kanazawa Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Avoid Wasted Time and Tourist Traps

byTravel Stay Guide

March 21, 2025

Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden through Japan's four seasons

Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden through Japan's four seasons

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Best Time to Visit Kanazawa: Avoid Heat, Crowds and Price Spikes

byTravel Stay Guide

March 17, 2025

Nagoya skyline with Oasis 21, MIRAI TOWER and city landmarks for a first-time travel guide

Nagoya skyline with Oasis 21, MIRAI TOWER and city landmarks for a first-time travel guide

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Nagoya Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Avoid Wasted Time and Bad Transfers

byTravel Stay Guide

March 4, 2025

Nagoya Castle surrounded by seasonal cherry blossoms and autumn foliage

Nagoya Castle surrounded by seasonal cherry blossoms and autumn foliage

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Best Time to Visit Nagoya: Weather, Crowds and Costs

byTravel Stay Guide

February 28, 2025

Yokohama Minato Mirai waterfront showing the best time to visit Yokohama

Yokohama Minato Mirai waterfront showing the best time to visit Yokohama

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Best Time to Visit Yokohama: Weather, Crowds and Cost

byTravel Stay Guide

February 19, 2025

Yokohama waterfront skyline with Minato Mirai, Cosmo Clock 21 and the harbor at dusk

Yokohama waterfront skyline with Minato Mirai, Cosmo Clock 21 and the harbor at dusk

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Yokohama Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Avoid Wrong Stations, Wasted Transfers and an Overpacked Day

byTravel Stay Guide

February 16, 2025

Seasonal view of Hiroshima and Miyajima showing the best time to visit Hiroshima

Seasonal view of Hiroshima and Miyajima showing the best time to visit Hiroshima

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Best Time to Visit Hiroshima: Avoid the Heat, Rain and Crowds

byTravel Stay Guide

February 4, 2025

First-time visitor overlooking Hiroshima and Miyajima during a practical Japan itinerary

First-time visitor overlooking Hiroshima and Miyajima during a practical Japan itinerary

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Hiroshima Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

byTravel Stay Guide

January 30, 2025

First-time visitors walking through Nara Park near the deer and historic temples

First-time visitors walking through Nara Park near the deer and historic temples

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Nara Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Avoid the Common Traps

byTravel Stay Guide

January 20, 2025

Deer in Nara Park surrounded by seasonal scenery in Japan

Deer in Nara Park surrounded by seasonal scenery in Japan

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Best Time to Visit Nara: Weather, Crowds, Costs & Seasonal Traps

byTravel Stay Guide

January 16, 2025