Japan Travel Smart
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Japan Travel Smart is a biweekly podcast all about the joy of travel through Japan far and wide, from the perspective of a frequent traveler who just can’t get enough of the place that does it best.
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Nara is not a "day trip". Here's why.Nara Park, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga ShrineHeijo Palace Site, Toshodaiji Temple, Yakushiji TempleImaicho Town, Tanzan Shrine, Hasedera TempleBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
1Don’t waste your travel budget on simple mistakes that can be prevented by listening to JTS! We’ve got 9 more ways to stretch your yennies on this episode of the show! Lodging: Minshuku and shukuboObservation decks: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Bunkyo City OfficeShinkansen discounts: SmartEX app, Platt Kodama, kinken shopsWorkshops: kominkanOmamori and omikujiBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
We continue our Smart to Visit series by returning to the Tohoku region on one of our most eclectic trip reports yet! It’s time to introduce Aomori and Akita prefectures!Hachinohe-Niida-maru cruise-Nanbu SenbeiAomori City-Nebuta Matsuri-Nebuta Warasse OsorezanHirosaki-Hirosaki Castle-Apple pieThrift and second hand stores of Tohoku-Yorozuya-MansaidoResort Shirakami between Aomori and Akita CityAkita City-Akita Inu-Namahage at OgaOmagari Fireworks FestivalKakunodate-Samurai QuartersNyuto OnsenBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Everyone screws up traveling in Japan. But especially me. Find out more on this episode.Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
There's an entire world to see just past Sapporo. Get to know about Hokkaido's incredible national park areas on this entry of Japan Travel Smart!New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Airport , Memanbetsu Airport, Kushiro AirportDaisetsuzan National Park-Sounkyo Onsen-Mount Kurodake-Ohachidaira CalderaShiretoko National Park -Utoro-Shiretoko Goko Lakes-Kamuiwakka Hot Falls Akan Mashu National Park -Lake Akan -Ainu Kotan village -Iozan (Sulfur Mountain)-Lake Mashu, Lake KussharoBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Should you actually consider bike sharing services to get around for your Japan trip? What is important to know to get set up to use shared bicycles and what's some important riding advice to bike safely in Japan? Find out everything about bike sharing on this episode of Japan Travel Smart! Bike share service (docomo)https://docomo-cycle.jp/?lang=en LUUP https://luup.sc/en/HELLO CYCLING Google Play Store Apple StoreBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Boldly head out from the busy and crowded tourist areas of Tokyo to find a much more intimate version of the city in western Tokyo! Find out where you can go on this episode of the show!Nakano (Nakano Broadway)KoenjiMitaka and Kichijoji (Inokashira Park, Ghibli Museum, Kichijoji Autumn Festival, Harmonica Yokocho)Shimokitazawa (Ichibangai and Suzuran-dori)Sangenjaya (Sangenjaya Fureai Square )Tokyo Ramen Festa (Komazawa Olympic Park)Fuchu (Suntory Musashino Brewery, Tokyo Racecourse)Mount TakaoTachikawa (Showa Kinen Park)Tama (Sanrio Puroland)Machida (Snoopy Museum)Higashi-Kurume (Spadium Japon)OkutamaBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
What options de we have at our disposal to experience onsen culture in Japan? How to properly use a shared bathing space without committing faux paux or creating embarrassment for yourself? Find out all about hot springs in Japan in this episode of JTS!-Onsen vs sento-Staying at ryokan-Onsen towns: Kusatsu Onsen, Kinosaki Onsen, Gero Onsen, Noboribetsu-Super sento-Ofuro, rotenburo, ashiyu-YukataBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Get to know Kyushu through its cities on this episode of Japan Travel Smart! We'll talk about what makes each of them unique and worth checking out on a visit to Kyushu.Fukuoka -Yatai food stalls-Tenjin shopping-Tonkotsu ramen-JR Hakata City Rooftop GardenNagasaki-Peace Park Nagasaki-Atomic Bomb Museum-Castella cakeKumamoto-Kumamoto Castle-Kumamon SquareKagoshima-Senganen Garden-Reimeikan Museum-SakurajimaMiyazaki-Chicken Nanban-Miyazaki Beef-Aoshima BeachBeppu and Oita-Hot springs-Jigoku HellsBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Flying to Japan is expensive, right? Right? Well, it certainly can be, but it doesn't have to be needlessly expensive on a budget. Find out more on this episode of Japan Travel Smart!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Regional rail passes in Japan offer foreign visitors the chance to binge on exploration of a unique region in Japan, but what exactly is the trick to them? Can they hope to match the former glory of the JR Pass or is it truly over? In this episode we blow the lid off regional rail passes!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Dare to head away from the well trodden path and go into coastal Iwate for a different Japan! Find out how we did it on this episode of Japan Travel Smart!Entry points by rail: Ichinoseki, Hanamaki, Morioka, HachinoheJR East ‘Joyful Trains’ https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/joyful/Hinabi excursion trainPOKÉMON with YOU TrainTono City, Tono Furusato VillageKamaishi CitySanriku Railway Rias LineMiyako CityJodogahama BeachMiyako Umineko Maru Jodogahama Boat CruiseKitayamazaki CapeIwaizumi Town, Ryusendo CaveBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
What Japanese from the basic phrase book have we found to be actually useful when traveling in Japan? In this episode of Japan Travel Smart we bring up better Japanese for travel that we really use.Sumimasen vs GomenasaiDozoShitsureishimasu!OrimasuHitori, Futari, Sannin, YoninOsusume wa...Mou ikkai!Gochisousama!Okaikei onegaishimasuOjamashimasu! Gomen kudasai!Domo. KanshashimasuKekkou desuItekimasu! TadaimaBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
There exist some popular places in Japan that are a bit dubious at best.In this episode we’ve come up with 9 examples of spots in Japan that you might want to reconsider visiting for reasons that may shock you!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
The best rail travel tips and advice for the best rail travel country! It all begins here on Japan Travel Smart!
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Get our unique takes on Osaka on this special “smart to visit” episode of Japan Travel Smart!
Airports
Kansai International Airport
Osaka International (Itami) Airport
Kobe Airport
City centers
Namba
Umeda
Locations
Dotonbori
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Castle and Castle Park
Osaka Museum of History
Shin Sekai New World
Den Den Town
Takedao Abandoned Railway Hike
Food
Takoyaki
Okonomiyaki
Kushikatsu
Akashiyaki
Observation decks
Abeno Harukas
Umeda Sky Building
Osaka Dojimahama Tower
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What is some travel advice applicable to Japan that no one is really bringing up? Find out in this episode!
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So you’ve decided to do your own travel itinerary planning for your trip to Japan. But where should you start? Here are some websites that will make it easy.
Websites and resources mentioned on this episode:
japan-guide.com
https://www.japan-guide.com/
Trip Advisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/
JNTO Travel Brochures
https://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php?sort=upd_date_desc
Tokyo Cheapo and Japan Cheapo
https://tokyocheapo.com/
https://japancheapo.com/
Time Out Tokyo
https://www.timeout.com/tokyo
Tokyo Gig Guide
https://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/
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Is it possible that things are completely different in Japan when it comes to proper etiquette? You have no idea how much it is, and for your sake we'll tell you on this episode.
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In this first entry to our "Smart to visit" episode series, we introduce the attractive Shin'etsu subregion of Japan and the main draws of Nagano and Niigata prefectures!
Locations named on this episode
-Togakushi Shrines in Mount Togakushi
-Matsumoto city and Matsumoto Castle
-Nagaoka city
-Sado Island
Errata: at 10:32 we meant to say Shin'etsu region rather than San'in region
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