The Japanese word shukubo literally means “sleeping with the monks.” Shukubo is an accommodation experience in which the traveler lodges within a Buddhist temple. It often includes lessons in vegetarian or vegan cooking called shojin ryori, an opportunity to observe the daily life of Buddhist monks, and morning religious rituals.
Tanabata Matsuri 2026: Japan’s Summer Star Festival
Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese celebration traditionally held on the seventh day of the seventh month. In 2026, the main Tanabata date falls on Tuesday, July 7, although some major festivals take place in August.
Yokohama Station: Travel guide and access
Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan, located on Tokyo Bay south of Tokyo. It is the capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture. In the Nishi-ku ward of this commercial hub, you will find Yokohama Station.
This station originally opened in 1872, and the current location was founded in 1928. Today, it is the fifth-busiest train station in the world, serving over 760 million passengers each year.
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Fukuoka to Nagasaki by Train and Shinkansen
Fukuoka and Nagasaki are two of the biggest metropolitan areas in the north of the southern Japanese island of Kyushu and among the most popular destinations in the area. The distance between the two cities is roughly 150 kilometers.
There are various transportation options available to make the journey, including by Shinkansen, Limited Express Kamome train, and highway buses.
Nagoya station travel guide
Nagoya Station is located in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. By floor area, Nagoya Station is the world’s largest train station at around 410,000 square meters. It is the headquarters of the Central Japan Railway Company, also known as JR Central.
JR Keiyo line: Stations, route and map
The JR Keiyo Line, or Keiyo-sen, is one of Japan’s many railway systems operated by the East Japan Railway Company, or JR East. The Keiyo Line first opened in 1975. Over 700,000 passengers utilize this railway line each day.
Did you know? The name “Keiyo” is derived from the names of the terminus stations that are linked by the line, Tokyo and Chiba.