Japan Activities

What to Do in Japan

For once-in-a-lifetime experiences it’s hard to beat Japan: from watching a baseball game in Tokyo, sipping on an ice-cold beer served by a girl with a keg strapped on her back to skiing in the hills above Sapporo in full view of the city, the excitements are all there. Of course, more genteel activities such as the unforgettable Japanese Tea Ceremony can be pursued and if you think that golf is not a cultural activity then try a round or two with Japanese businessmen – you’ll be surprised at the complexity of the Japanese version of the game. Japan is home to many onsens – hot spring spa centres – that vary throughout the land but the core pleasure of relaxing and benefitting health-wise remains the same. Finally, pachinko – Japan’s national craze – is a definite ‘must-do’.

Kobe Activities

With the mountains at its back and the sea stretching out before it, Kobe offers a heavenly range of landscapes in which to enjoy the outdoors. This busy, active city is bursting with modern sports facilities, gardens and parks with amusement rides and trails. Read More...

Kyoto Activities

Kyoto is full of interesting things to do. This ancient capital has a lot of vintage architecture such as castles, temples and shrines. The choices of interesting activities are huge and range from experiencing the traditional to the ultra-modern. Read More...

Nagoya Activities

Nagoya is one of Japan’s largest and most important cities with both a rich history and a modern and comfortable lifestyle. The list of things to do in Nagoya covers aspects from traditional cultural activities to sports. Read More...

Nara Activities

In the past, tourists have sometimes been known to overlook Nara and give it a miss, favouring other more obvious travel destinations. Actually, Nara was founded as Japan’s capital 1,300 years ago and the city is like many old capitals in the world – rich in historic sites and monuments in charming and peaceful surroundings but the list of things to do in Nara is not just limited only to sightseeing. Read More...