Japan Beyond the Guidebooks

Discover hidden treasures, authentic experiences, and local secrets you wonโ€™t find in any guidebook.

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EXPERIENCE JAPAN

Unforgettable Japanese Experiences

From ancient temples and vibrant city streets to serene hot springs and breathtaking nature
โ€” here are some of the must-try experiences to make your trip to Japan truly unforgettable.

Temples & Shrines
City Adventures
Relaxing in Onsen
Nature & Outdoors
MAGICAL JAPAN

From Timeless Temples to Hidden Alleyways โ€” Experience Japan Through the Eyes of a Local

First time in Japan? Or returning for a deeper journey?
As a Japanese local, Iโ€™ll guide you beyond the usual tourist spots โ€” sharing real experiences, cultural insights, and practical tips to make your trip unforgettable.

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OITA
OKINAWA
HIROSHIMA
KYOTO
AOMORI
MIYAGI
TOKYO
Hokkaido

Exploring Tokyo: City Lights, Food, and Hidden Gems

Day Trips from Tokyo
Street Food & Markets
Off-the-Beaten-Path

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Tell Me What You Want to Know About Japan

Is there a place, food, or cultural tip you wish you knew before coming to Japan?
Send me your topic request โ€” Iโ€™ll try to cover it in a future article from a localโ€™s perspective.

Discover Japan:
Travel Tips, Hidden Gems, and Local Stories

Planning your dream trip to Japan can be exciting โ€“ and a little overwhelming. With countless cities to explore, cultural traditions to experience, and unique things to do in Japan, itโ€™s hard to know where to start. Thatโ€™s where we come in.
At Visit Japan With Me, our Japan travel guide brings you insider travel tips, must-see destinations, and hidden gems you wonโ€™t find in typical guidebooks. Whether youโ€™re exploring the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, taking part in a tea ceremony in Kyoto, or hiking through Japanโ€™s breathtaking national parks, weโ€™ll help you plan every step of your adventure.

Youโ€™ll discover the best places to visit in Japan, from relaxing hot spring towns to seasonal food spots and vibrant local festivals. Our articles combine practical advice with authentic stories to make your journey unforgettable.
Whether itโ€™s your first visit or your fifth, our travel tips for Japan will help you experience the country like a local. Your adventure starts here โ€“ letโ€™s explore Japan together.

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Tomohiro & Kentaro โ€” your local Japan travel guides

Now, weโ€™ve made it our mission to help travelers like you experience Japan to the fullest โ€” from iconic sights to off-the-beaten-path gems.
We live here, explore constantly, and share only the tips weโ€™d give to our own friends visiting Japan.
Our goal is simple: to make sure your trip is not just enjoyable, but unforgettable.

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