Japan
Home of sake, seafood and scenery, Japan makes for a beautiful, yet shocking experience all around.
Where claw games contain live crabs and vending machines dispense cans of beer, you never know what you might see or experience next in this innovative and abstract country.
Some toilets are directly on the ground with no available toilet paper, while others may offer a control panel of buttons, ranging from heat to a spray wash or even an emergency alarm!
Make sure you know which button to press, or you'll soon end up with a security guard in your bathroom stall. (And yes, this happened to me.)
Here you will find information and pictures from the following locations:
HAKODATE
A small community with mellow vibes, interesting culture and a star shaped mote!
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Hakodate (HKD) using the best fares found here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars can be acquired in Hakodate and there is also a public transit system.
THINGS TO DO:
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KOBE
A typical city full of hustle and bustle, with its fair share of attractions ranging from stunning overlooks, wine tasting and Kobe beef!
GETTING THERE:
Kobe itself has its own airport (UKB), however flying to Osaka (ITM or KIX) may be a less expensive option as these locations are only about 25 miles apart.
Check for the best rates on flights here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars can be acquired from Osaka airport (KIX), otherwise getting around via local transit will be the best option.
THINGS TO DO:
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KUSHIRO
A very scenic destination taking a journey from Lake Mashu to Sulfer Mountain.
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NAGASAKI
Located on the island of Kyushu, Nagasaki is most known for its nuclear attack during World War II, which is memorialized at the city’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park (pictured below).
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Nagasaki Airport (NGS) or begin your travels in another Japanese city and make your way around.
Check for the best rates on airfare here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars can be acquired in Nagasaki otherwise getting around via local transit or private tour will be the best option.
THINGS TO DO:
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YOKOHAMA
A pleasant city full of life and self-expression.
GETTING THERE:
The best option for getting to Yokohama will be flying into Tokyo (HND or NRT) which is approximately 20 miles north.
From there you may take a rental car, or public transportation such as the train.
Check for the best rates on airfare here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars can be acquired from both Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) airports, both located in Tokyo.
This is the suggested way to travel as the public transit system can be quite overwhelming and confusing at times.
For those interested in embarking on this challenge, there are many subways and trains as means to get around.
THINGS TO DO:
Get Your Guide or explore more options with Trip Advisor
TOKYO
The chaos and madness of a big city has an appeal of its own. It will be very confusing and overwhelming at first, but the challenge is what makes it exciting!
Depending on where you want to go or what time of day it is, be sure to check the public transit system as some routes shut down for a few hours after midnight - not what would you expect for a big city like Tokyo!
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Tokyo using the best fares found here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars can be acquired from both Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) airports, both located in Tokyo.
This is the suggested way to travel as the public transit system can be quite overwhelming and confusing at times.
For those interested in embarking on this challenge, there are many subways and trains as means to get around.
THINGS TO DO: