Japan: travel guide, things to see and tips

Red floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine in the sea at Miyajima, Japan, with a small boat and misty mountains behind

Ultimate 2-Week Japan Itinerary (Tokyo to Kyoto Route)

A practical and inspiring 2-week Japan itinerary from Tokyo to Kyoto, with day-by-day stops, transport tips, and must-see highlights.

WeRoad Team 29 Apr 2026

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Two people dressed in traditional Japanese attire walk down a narrow street in Kyoto, holding decorative umbrellas.

Asia Japan

What to see and do

What to see in Kyoto: the essential guide to Japan’s ancient capital, temples, and geisha districts

Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital of Japan, is its cultural heart! A city of history and temples, beautiful gardens, shrines, and flourishing geisha districts, Kyoto is…

WeRoad Team 15 Nov 2025

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People gathered at a lively Japanese street food stall at night

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Local Food

Japanese street food: the essential guide to on-the-go eating

Japan’s full of menus brought to life. Every street, alley, and market stall churns out mountains of minis—grilled, fried, slurped, souped, cold, hot, chewy, smoky, salty…

WeRoad Team 08 Nov 2025

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Traditional snowy onsen with milky blue water and rustic wooden building.

Asia Japan

What to see and do

Discover the best Onsen in Japan: soaking in tradition

Rustic hot spring water, winding thermal waters, and millennium-old Japanese customs—nothing epitomizes the Land of the Rising Sun quite like the onsen. This long-held cu…

WeRoad Team 28 Oct 2025

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Autumn leaves frame a traditional Japanese temple in Kyoto.

Asia Japan

What to see and do

Autumn in Japan: a complete guide to the best spots and experiences

If Japan had a favourite season to show off, it would be autumn. Forget spring’s prim cherry blossoms—autumn is where the drama happens. Hillsides turn into canvases of s…

WeRoad Team 26 Sep 2025

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What to see and do

Ryokan guide: what to expect and where to find the best in japan

A ryokan isn’t just somewhere to sleep; it’s an unhurried performance of Japanese tradition, one in which you are both a guest and a participant. From the first bow at th…

WeRoad Team 15 Sep 2025

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Travel Info

Japan Rail Pass: your essential ticket to explore Japan by train

From the neon dazzle of Tokyo to the tranquil temples of Kyoto, Japan is a land of delicate etiquette, ultra-fast trains, and toilets that talk back. Amid the delightful…

WeRoad Team 12 Aug 2025

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A person with a backpack walks through a vibrant, neon-lit street in a Japanese city, with blurred signs and crowds in the background.

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Travel Info

Japan Visa guide: how to apply, requirements, and travel tips for tourists

So, the travel bug has bitten you, and Tokyo, the neon city of the future, and Kyoto, land of a thousand shrines, are calling. You aren’t going to want to miss this. But…

WeRoad Team 08 Aug 2025

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