Best day trips from Kyoto by train

Kyoto is located right in the center of the historical Kansai region in Japan. This historical capital is the cultural soul of the country and one of the places where the roots of the Japanese nation stem from.

Whether you have planned to go east or west, north or south – make sure to save some time and travel around the Kansai region, easily accessible with the JR bullet trains. It is the one area filled with more heritage than anyone else in Japan.

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Japan in 21 days: The ultimate travel itinerary

Three weeks in Japan might seem like enough time to see the island without even having to rush anywhere. At least this is what most travelers would think.

Unfortunately, (or not), Japan is not that kind of place – filled with picturesque views, breathtaking shrines and castles, endless nature and spiritual exploring opportunities as well as colorful and vivid street life. However, we did our best to summarize the ultimate Japanese experience and add some alternative suggestions off the beaten path.

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My Japanese Experience with the JR Pass

What a better way to learn about places worth visiting, better preparation, survival tips for Japan and more?

Read out one-to-one session with a keen traveller to Japan – Edgar, to learn about his inspiring travel experience, the difficulties he has had, the amazing places he has visited and the survival tips he is ready to give to anyone planning to visit the Land of the Rising Sun.

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3 days in Tokyo itinerary and what to do

As most trips to Japan begin their story in Tokyo, here is a three days itinerary, which will take you to all the great places this ever-surprising metropolis has to offer.

By taking all of the advantages of your Japan Rail Pass, in this compact travel guide we will show you how to make the most out of your stay in Tokyo: where to go, what to see and what to do, for the best prices!

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