HEADS UP! Japan Consumer Tax is going up by 10% by 1st October 2019. As a result, JR Pass prices are going up then. We recommend buying your Japan Rail Pass before then to make use of the old cheaper prices.

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Kansai Local are doing private tours and adventures to places that tourists don't know about. If this sounds awesome, get in touch with us and we will get back to you!

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A weekend in Tokyo - The best things to do

Best temples and shrines to visit in Kyoto

Explore Himeji and the most impressive castle in Japan

Explore the famous Geisha district of Gion!

The Kansai Local guide to Fushimi Inari - The Famous red gates in Kyoto

The polite and Sacred Deer in Nara Park

Things to do in Kyoto

Visit Kobe for the day

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Spring

Spring in Japan

Springtime is undoubtedly one of the best (but by far the busiest) times to visit Japan, as of course, you have the Sakura (cherry blossom) to enjoy.

The Japanese take the art of cherry blossom appreciation to new levels. Cherry blossom (Sakura) is a real national treasure, and appears in everything from paintings and literature, down to Starbucks coffee and company logos. If there would be a visual representation of Japan, the hallmark would be Sakura (Japanese Cherry Blossom).

Depending on weather conditions and temperatures, late February brings the plum blossom, which is a darker pink colour. This lasts just over a week or two. Then following that, from around mid-March, is the famous Cherry Blossom. If you have picked this season, you’re in for a treat! Explore the amazing towns and spots and enjoy the Japanese cherry blossom.

I offer personalised adventure tours to the off the beaten path places where tourists and companies don't know about. If you are interested, please get in touch!

If you need a Japan Rail Pass, click on any of the ads on this page. Buying a Japan Rail Pass will help you get around Japan easier and cheaper than buying tickets at train stations.