SIDETRIP

The foliage in Kamakura usually changes in mid-November to early December. Autumn has always been a special season in Japan because this is the time when the leaves of the trees change their colors. They paint Kamakura in beautiful stripes of yellow and red that attracts tourists from all over t...

Hakone is a hot spring city, and every year its visitors can taste some delicacies made with pure Onsen water. This type of cuisine is very healthy, and it also brings new flavors, so it’s worth a try! Find best foods in Hakone before your trip!

Here we are with a list of the 10 best Utsunomiya gyoza restaurants to taste the original dumplings! Have fun with friends or families discovering the best traditional gyoza in all Japan. There are so many variants that just a day won't be enough!

Winter is a time for skiing and snowboarding and there are many mountains that you can visit from Tokyo as a day trip. Make sure to visit one of the 10 best ski resorts from Tokyo!

Experience Japan’s best ski resorts whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder or just for being in the white powdery snow.

Discover delicious sake in these traditional breweries, not too far from Tokyo but not too near the city’s crowds! Here is a list of the most ancient and recommended breweries in and around Tokyo.

Yokohama may not have the reputation for being the most traditional of Japanese cities, but if you know where to look, traces of its roots are still easy to come by. Take, for instance, your choice of accommodations for the duration of your stay. While the city is in no shortage of modern hotels...

The enchanting city of Nikko is a place that invites travelers to slow down. Its mountain scenery, its heritage sites, and its reverent air make it the perfect setting for a relaxing escape. To top it all off, it has numerous onsen districts and ryokans to make your stay not just comfortable, bu...

Kamakura is a beautiful coastal town located less than an hour away in the southern part of Tokyo. Wear your hiking shoes and head towards the best hiking courses in Kamakura.

Nikko is well known for its scenic beauty surrounded by natural attractions such as mountains, marshlands, and lakes. It is also famous for the ornate and multicolored carvings on Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the World Heritage site. Nikko Toshogu Shrine serves as the final resting place of Shogun Toku...

Kamakura is a thriving tourist destination that is found less than an hour away from the city of Tokyo. This city that once held great political power in the past has declined to a simple fishing village. Even so, it didn’t stop the city from attracting tourists not only in Japan but around the ...

Kamakura is a beautiful city near the sea that is found in the southern part of Tokyo. Embark on a journey to see the 10 best shrine and temple in Kamakura.