Trips to Japan
Why travel solo to Japan?
What's the weather like in Japan?
Japan’s weather is generally temperate with four distinct seasons. Average summer temperatures range from 21ºC to 32ºC (70ºF to 90ºF), while winter temperatures range between -1ºC and 7ºC (30ºF and 45ºF).
Top three activities
1. Hike in the Hakone Mountains
2. Meditate with monks in Kyoto
3. Have lunch with a sumo wrestler
Top five dishes to try
1. Sushi and sashimi – sashimi is served without rice
2. Kare raisu – Japanese curry
3. Ramen – noodle broth
4. Tempura – deep fried, battered seafood, meat or veg
5. Okonomiyaki – savoury pancake
Top places to visit in Japan
Tokyo
Combining the past with the futuristic, Tokyo is a sprawling city with distinct neighbourhoods, some ultra-modern, others historical. Whether you decide to explore the neon streets of ‘Electric Town’ or seek out older Tokyo, you’ll never be bored here.
Arashiyama
Head out to Arashiyama to venture into the famous bamboo forest, where vast swathes of bamboo tower above you. Meander through these 14th-century gardens scattered with temples and shrines, which have remained pristine despite wars, fires and various historical dramas.
Osaka
Known as the city of kuidaore (eat till you drop), Osaka is a food lover’s dream. Taste a variety of local delicacies, from octopus dumplings to the best kitsune udon in Japan by searching out hidden, lesser-known restaurants, followed up with a drink in an izakaya (Japanese pub).
Hiroshima
Explore Hiroshima’s past at Peace Memorial Park and Museum., then see how the city is now a leafy, laidback hub with beautiful boulevards and a cosmopolitan community. From Hiroshima, you can also make your way to the scenic island of Miyajima, home to the iconic Great Torii shrine.
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