Japan Family Adventure
All the best things we've discovered in our time in Japan. Includes honest descriptions and reviews of all the things we did, all the places we stayed, most of the places we ate, and even includes all the places we wished we had more time for.
This guide is not only useful for some of the bigger spots - Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka - but it's great for some of the lesser-known places as well.
Hopefully, this helps you plan your amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Love, WTKR!
Complete Guide to Japanese Restaurant Types
What's Teishoku? Izakaya? Now you'll know.
Japan Seasonal Guide with Festivals
Pair this with the areas explored in our guide: Tokyo, Kyoto (Osaka, Nara), Kyushu, Kanazawa, and Nikko.
A Collector's Guide to Japanese Stamps, Seals, and Rubbings
All about Goshuin and other collectables.
Our Personal Favorites
You can read 1,000 lists that always take you to the same places. But this list will most certainly slant different.
Ranking all the Temples and Shrines in our Guide
Our methodology (100 points total): Public reviews = 60 points; Historical significance = 20 points; Off the beaten path = 20 points
Things we Wish we Knew Beforehand...
Important things you'll need to know to have your best Japan adventure. This is a long list. Let me know if I missed anything.