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The Japlanning Guide to Sakura Season 2017
by Bryce Marley-Jarrett
It’s coming up to the most beautiful time of the year in Japan; no it isn’t Christmas, it’s Sakura season! This is Japan’s busiest season for both domestic and international tourists. Everyone flocks to see the stunning blooms on the cherry trees all over Japan while enjoying time with friends and family under the blossoms. From late March through to early May the trees bloom from Southern Japan to the most Northmost tip. Without further ado here is the ultimate guide to Sakura Season in Japan for 2017.
Sakura season is a magical time in Japan, from the first bloom till the last petal falls, the country is blanketed in a palette of pink and white hues, showing the world that spring has most definitely sprung. Throughout this time, Japanese people come together with friends and family to enjoy the natural beauty and flock to parks, and river banks filled with sakura trees, and relax under the trees with picnics and drinks and embrace the beauty.
Read MoreJaplanning Journeys - 2016
by Bryce Marley-Jarrett
Today we have some of our favourite photos we have taken across Japan with some great information about their locations and tips for you to get the most out of your future trips to Japan. Some of Japlanning's favourites for 2016 are right here.
Read MoreTrain vs Plane - Tokyo to Nagasaki
by Bryce Marley-Jarrett
Tokyo is the main hub for people coming into Japan for tourism, however there is so much across this amazing country to see that, like most people, you will explore beyond the mega-city that is Tokyo. Once deciding where to head, the next question is how to get there. Today we take a look at going from Tokyo to Nagasaki, and look at the best options to travel there. Yes, today we’re comparing trains vs planes!
Nagasaki is about 1250km (around 780 miles) away from Tokyo, or a 15-hour car ride. It is an amazing city that often gets overlooked for closer, more convenient cities. Nagasaki sits on the west coast side of Kyushu island, and is a bayside city surrounded by lush, green mountains, and it bears a startling difference to Tokyo and even other port cities like Osaka. Strolling through Nagasaki, you will notice a great feeling of city life, while also maintaining that small town charm to it that feels very unique.
Read MoreThe Japlanning Guide to Sakura Season 2016
by Bryce Marley-Jarrett
It’s coming up to the most beautiful time of the year in Japan; Sakura season! This is Japan’s busiest season for both domestic and international tourists. Everyone flocks to see the stunning blooms on the Sakura trees all over Japan while enjoying time with friends and family under the blossoms. From late March through to early May the trees bloom from Southern Japan to the most North-most tip. Without further ado here is the ultimate guide to Sakura Season in Japan for 2016.
Sakura season is a magical time in Japan, from the first bloom till the last petal falls, the country is blanketed in a palette of pink and white hues, showing the world that spring has most definitely sprung. Throughout this time, Japanese people come together with friends and family to enjoy the natural beauty and flock to parks, and river banks filled with sakura trees, and relax under the trees with picnics and drinks and embrace the beauty.
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Japlanning Review - Westin Tokyo
by Bryce Marley-Jarrett
Tokyo, the biggest city in the world, has a range of hotels to fit everyone’s budget. From hostels and capsule hotels, through to 5+ stars like the Four Seasons and Park Hyatt. Today we are reviewing our recent stay at one of the 5-star hotel contenders: The Westin Tokyo, located in Ebisu. Does it live up to its 5-star rating? Read on to find out.
Our recent stay at the Westin Tokyo was not planned. The result of an Airbnb in Shibuya being booked under the guise of “sleeps 10 to 12 people” and realising 8 of our 10 group would barely be able to live in there, sent us scrambling the internet to find a nearby hotel with available rooms and without a ridiculous price tag.
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