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Luggage forwarding in Japan: travel hands-free to your hotel

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Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · 18d

Traveling to Japan? Leave your luggage struggles behind! Find out how luggage forwarding works and enjoy a hassle-free journey. Get started here: wix.to/IrZiKEZ #JapanTravel #LuggageTips

Dragging a suitcase through crowded stations, weaving through narrow streets, and clattering over train platforms — sound familiar?Japan has a simple, brilliant solution: luggage forwarding (takkyūbin...

Traveling with Luggage on the Shinkansen in Japan

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · 20d

Don't let your luggage be a hassle on the Shinkansen! Check out our guide for tips on managing your bags while traveling in Japan. Start reading here: wix.to/s5Chog2 #Shinkansen #TravelJapan #LuggageHelp

Traveling on Japan’s famous Shinkansen is one of the highlights of any trip, but if you’re carrying bulky suitcases or extra bags, it pays to know the rules before you board. While the bullet train is...

Taking the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto: everything you need to know

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · 28d

Ready to travel Japan? The Shinkansen experience from Tokyo to Kyoto awaits! 🚄 Learn all the tips and tricks for this iconic journey here: wix.to/cFKAzzc #Shinkansen #TokyoToKyoto #TravelJapan #bullettrain

Tokyo to Kyoto is one of Japan’s most iconic journeys — and the best way to make it is on the Shinkansen, Japan’s world-famous bullet train. Covering roughly 450 kilometres in as little as two hours a...

How to take the bullet train in Japan: the shinkansen how-to guide

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · 28d

Zipping through Japan at lightning speed! 🚄 Ready to learn how to ride the Shinkansen? Our guide is live now: wix.to/dqk70C9 #JapanTravel #BulletTrain

Picture this: you settle into a comfy seat, leg-room galore and suddenly you're zipping across the Japanese countryside at over 300 kilometers per hour, the landscape a verdant blur outside your windo...

Gotokuji temple: more maneki-neko than you can wave your paw at!

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 23

Nya! Will a visit to Gotokuji temple bring you fame and fortune? www.japansophy.com/post/gotokuj... #Japan #Tokyo #beckoningcat #Gotokuji #manekineko

Tucked away in the quiet, residential Setagaya Ward, Daikeizan Gotokuji temple is a whimsical escape from Tokyo's urban jungle. While it may lack the grand scale of some of the city's more famous shri...

Best day trips from Tokyo (in under 4 hours by train)

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 22

Ready to explore beyond Tokyo? 🌟 Discover the best day trips you can take in under 4 hours by train. There’s a wealth of adventures waiting just outside the city! Read more here: wix.to/81wLibd #Travel #DayTrips #Tokyo #Japan

Bored of Tokyo? Never! It would take a lifetime to experience everything this city – the biggest in the world, don't forget – has to offer. But sometimes a little change of scenery isn't a bad thing, ...

Where to stay in Tokyo: our top recommended spots and why we pass on some

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 18

Deciding where to stay in Tokyo can be tough for first-timers! 🏨🗺️ Check out our top recommended spots and the ones we skip. Dive into our guide here: wix.to/KNYZhpt #TokyoTravel #Japan #TravelTips #Tokyohotels

Tokyo is massive. We’re talking 40-million-people-in-the-metro-area massive. So when you’re planning your trip, the big question isn’t just what hotel to book — it’s where in Tokyo you should base you...

Japanese Curry: Japan's Ultimate Comfort Food

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 15

Could this be the best thing about Japanese winter? Read all about Japanese curry, the ultimate comfort food and try making your own at home! 🍛✨ : www.japansophy.com/post/japanes... #JapaneseCurry #Foodie #kareraisu #Japanesefood

You, dear reader, might be sitting on that Tokyo-bound plane dreaming of your first bowl of ramen or your favourite konbini onigiri. For Japansophy, it's all about the curry. We're out of that airport...

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 12

Sad to say, the majority of tourists flying into Japan don't give a toss about etiquette, basic or otherwise, as long as they get something cool to post on Insta 😞. #maincharactersyndrome Don't let it spoil your trip, tho.

🛍️ Tax-Free Shopping in Japan: The Complete Guide for 2025 and Beyond

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 12

Discover how to make the most out of your shopping trips in Japan! With our tax-free guide, you’ll learn how to save 10% on your purchases. Explore now: www.japansophy.com/post/tax-fre...
#Japantrip #taxfreeshopping #japanshopping

Tax-free shopping in Japan lets tourists save 10% on fashion, electronics, souvenirs, and more—here’s how it works now, and what’s changing in 2026

Your Ultimate Guide to Konbini (Japanese Convenience Stores): what's all the hype?

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Needin' a konbini fix? We got you covered! www.japansophy.com/post/your-ul...
#Japan #konbini #conveniencestore #lawson #familymart #7-eleven

A konbini (Japanese convenience store) is a 24/7 shop in Japan offering affordable food, snacks, drinks, ATMs, and everyday services.

Day trip to Fuji from Tokyo

Japansophy @japansophy.bsky.social · Sep 6

In Tokyo, desperate to see the big guy up close and personal but only got a day to spare? No problem. Read our guide to making a day trip to Mount Fuji so you too can say "I came, I saw, of course I didn't climb it, what are you kidding me right now??" #Fuji #Japan
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Planning a day trip to Mount Fuji from Tokyo can be much easier than you might imagine. Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest peak and a significant cultural and spiritual symbol, having been a place of pilgr...