Every year, as winter turns to spring, people from all over flock to the Japanese Alps to see the outstanding scenery and journey along the remarkable alpine route up in the Tateyama Mountain Range. For those planning a trip to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, you may have already found out that traveling around the Japanese countryside,Continue reading
If you’re trying to save money on your next trip, other than staying on top of the exchange rates, constantly refreshing ticket prices online, or checking KKday for the latest itineraries on offer, is there anything else we can do? Well, your own credit can also be of use sometimes too. If you’ve got a JCB cardContinue reading
Japan already has Disneyland in Tokyo, Universal Studios in Osaka and now Nagoya is on the brink of opening a new Legoland! Opening April 1st 2017, it will be the world’s eighth Legoland theme park. Let’s take a look at what we can expect from Legoland Japan! Legoland Japan is a 9.3 acre park, carefully putContinue reading
Tokyo is a destination that everyone should visit at least once. Unfortunately Japan’s capital city is also a notoriously expensive place to go. What can we do about it? Well, have you considered staying in one of the capsule hotels? Tokyo has many capsule hotel options and they’re great for cutting costs. KKday sorts out theContinue reading
Planning a trip to a Japanese hot spring or onsen? There are a few small things to be aware of first before you rush in. Take a look at KKday’s guide to onsen etiquette to avoid any potentially embarrassing moments and ensure your visit is as relaxing as possible. No Tattoos Many onsen places in JapanContinue reading
With the rise of budget airlines in Asia, it has never been cheaper to get yourself a ticket to Tokyo. Unfortunately once you get to Tokyo you may find other things are a little expensive. Japan is a shoppers paradise and after you’ve bought cute souvenirs, snacks, fashion, cosmetics and electronics you may findContinue reading
It’s always a good time to go to Japan, but do you know everything you need to know? Make sure you’re fully prepared with our comprehensive list of the 15 things you really need to know. #1 The Cold Drinks…Are Really Cold! In Japan the customer is really always right. When the customer orders aContinue reading
(hans-johnson) Spring is definitely the most wonderful time of year to visit Japan — the climate is delightfully cool, cherry blossoms are everywhere, and there’s an entire string of intriguing festivals and activities to join in. If you’re lucky enough to be in Japan during this beautiful time of year, look no further than KKday’sContinue reading
Kobe, basketball legend, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and almost certainly the home to the champion of all beef. For a piece of beef to be named Kobe beef isn’t easy, it needs to meet a certain standard, and that standard is very high and very strict. So what’s the difference? And what does a pieceContinue reading
Everything about Kyoto just bursts with tradition and culture, there are few better places to look for a glimpse into Japan’s fascinating past than their previous capital city. With white winters, orange autumns, pink springs and green summers, Kyoto looks spectacular no matter the season with each bringing it’s own distinct mood, backdrop and seasonal color.Continue reading
